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 | | The Majapahit dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay peninsula and part of the Philippines, also establishing profitable trade realtions with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam. |
 | | Parts of the Mahabarta epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform closer to an East Javanese philosophy and view of life, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art. |
 | | Nevertheless, East Java has a variety of attractions, ranging from temple sites of beautiful, unspoiled beaches, awesome volcanoes, picturesque hilghland lakes, colourful marine gardens and fantastic wildlife reserves. |
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