Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pura Candi Gunung Kawi - Tampaksiring

Pura Candi Gunung Kawi is an ancient monument which is estimated to be built in the XI century.
To enter the temple complex, you have to pass an arch-shaped tunnel. The gate is made from an hollowed rock cliffs. Once you past the gate, then you’ll meet with two groups of temples are carved on the cliff. Rows of these temples are located in the west and east of the Pakerisan River. This building is the grave of King Anak Wungsu, ruler of Bali that was the sister of King Airlangga, whom was in power in East Java.
The far right of the temple on the tenth graves, by the archaeologist, regarded as the prime minister's grave, because there are bearing the word saying rakryan means minister. While the villager’s think of it as a home of priest who served the king in those days.

Note:
 Walk from parking area is about 1 km.
 Down stairs for about 144 stairs

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