Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon met the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) restoration team to discuss follow up cooperation on conserving and restoring the Prambanan Temple complex.Zon emphasized that preservation in the Prambanan area should be viewed within a broader cultural landscape including Sewu and Plaosan temples, reflecting Hindu and Buddhist acculturation in the archipelago.“Prambanan is not a standalone complex but part of a wider cultural landscape with Sewu and Plaosan, so conservation must restore temples while safeguarding the entire cultural ecosystem,” he said in a statement here on Monday.After an initial field visit, the ASI team assessed several perwara temples require further conservation using anastylosis, a method that reconstructs structures with original stones found at the site.This approach rebuilds temples mostly with original material, while limited new stones are added only when needed for structural stability.The ASI team also noted challenges from the large number of architectural stones scattered across the site, which makes identifying stones belonging to each temple complex difficult and requires careful documentation.Early restoration work will therefore prioritize documenting temple structures and stone components before finalizing restoration decisions. ASI proposed beginning with a pilot restoration project on one or two perwara temples to determine the most effective working method.Zon said the Indonesian government is open to international cooperation that can strengthen conservation efforts for cultural heritage sites, particularly in the Prambanan area.He expressed hope that through such collaboration, the restoration of the perwara temples can be accelerated while continuing to adhere to the principles of cultural heritage preservation.“We are also open to utilizing technological developments, including digital approaches and artificial intelligence, to help identify and reassemble the temple stone components,” he said.