Stupa Nepen Location 2 (The May 2026 Discovery) marks the site of an extraordinary archaeological find uncovered during road excavation for a local cowshed in Nepen, Boyolali Regency.
Due to its historical significance, the artifacts were carefully repositioned to an open clearing for preservation and study. This location features two separate pieces: a highly detailed complete stupa and its circular stone foundation ring. Experts praise this specific stupa for its exceptional aesthetic value, highlighting a unique decorative middle band and intricate reliefs of creeping vines that mirror the artistic style of Borobudur.
Its lean, bell-like profile stands as definitive proof that Nepen was once a major Buddhist religious center during Java’s classical era.
