| Abstrak/Abstract |
This research was conducted in Borobudur area, Magelang Regency, Central Java, to examine
the potencies and outstanding values of Borobudur cultural landscape heritage, and to understand its
changes and continuity. By historic interpretation and narrative explanation, the forms of Borobudur
cultural landscape heritage are found, which are: a) land management pattern; b) way of living; c)
traditional architecture; and d) natural features. The potencies of Borobudur cultural landscape heritage
include cultural, historic, natural features, and panoramic potencies. Those potencies and continuity of
the landscape and culture contribute to the Borobudur area as an outstanding cultural landscape heritage
with four outstanding values: a) rich environmental history, b) area with archaeological remains; c)
village cultural landscapes with their agrarian community; and d) scenic beauty of the landscape
In a dynamic environment, changes are experienced by Borobudur cultural landscape heritage over
time that can be a threat for its continuity. Changes happen particularly on land use, visual quality,
and some community culture, whereas its continuity still can be found in traditional farming activity;
some traditions relate to agriculture, religion, and beliefs; village traditional architecture; and scenic
beauty of the landscape. At present, impact of changes on Borobudur cultural landscape heritage has not influenced the degradation of its continuity yet. Nevertheless, efforts in conservation and management
are needed to maintain its continuity. |
