Memorial/Hero stones

Ian · 17th September 2018, 05:12 AM

Hi Jens. Yes, same email address as before. Ian

Jens Nordlunde · 17th September 2018, 09:42 AM

Thanks Ian.

Alan, thank you very much for showing these pictures, the stone pieces are very interesting. How old are the temples?

For those of you interested in the early Indian history I will highly recommend Suvarnadvipa, Hindu Colonies of the Far East, vols. I-II, by R.C.Majumdar, Cosmo Publications, New Delhi, 2004.
It is about colonizing Malaya, Sumatra, Java and a lot of other places from the 8th to the 11th century - bringing the Indian culture to these places. However, in vol. I, on p. 100 there is a reference to a Chinese source mentioning a Hindu colony on Java in 132 AD.

It has sometimes been discussed if the early Indians were able to build and sail big ships - they were, or the above mentioned would not heve been possible.
I sometimes wonder if there are Hero stones in the old colonies, or if the Hero stones only came later.

A. G. Maisey · 17th September 2018, 01:23 PM

Candi Prambanan dates from 9th-10th century, Candi Sukuh dates from the 15th century, Candi Panataran (or Penataran) dates from the 14th century.

Jens, if I may, I suggest a reading of George Coedes " The Indianised States of South East Asia" might be of use to provide an enlightened perspective of Indian contact and influence in S.E. Asia.

Jens Nordlunde · 17th September 2018, 01:58 PM

Interesting to know how old the buildings are, when you see the weapons.
In the early centuries I dont think the weapons changed much/at all for long periods.
Thank you for the tip about the book - I have ordered it - will get it in a few days:-).

17th September 2018, 05:12 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Jens. Yes, same email address as before. Ian

17th September 2018, 09:42 AM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Thanks Ian. Alan, thank you very much for showing these pictures, the stone pieces are very interesting. How old are the temples? For those of you interested in the early Indian history I will highly recommend Suvarnadvipa, Hindu Colonies of the Far East, vols. I-II, by R.C.Majumdar, Cosmo Publications, New Delhi, 2004. It is about colonizing Malaya, Sumatra, Java and a lot of other places from the 8th to the 11th century - bringing the Indian culture to these places. However, in vol. I, on p. 100 there is a reference to a Chinese source mentioning a Hindu colony on Java in 132 AD. It has sometimes been discussed if the early Indians were able to build and sail big ships - they were, or the above mentioned would not heve been possible. I sometimes wonder if there are Hero stones in the old colonies, or if the Hero stones only came later.

17th September 2018, 01:23 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Candi Prambanan dates from 9th-10th century, Candi Sukuh dates from the 15th century, Candi Panataran (or Penataran) dates from the 14th century. Jens, if I may, I suggest a reading of George Coedes " The Indianised States of South East Asia" might be of use to provide an enlightened perspective of Indian contact and influence in S.E. Asia.

17th September 2018, 01:58 PM	#4
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Interesting to know how old the buildings are, when you see the weapons. In the early centuries I dont think the weapons changed much/at all for long periods. Thank you for the tip about the book - I have ordered it - will get it in a few days:-).