Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi is an 11th century temple complex in Tampaksiring north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. [cite web|title=Tampaksiring, Valley of the Kings - Gunung Kawi|url=http://www.wonderfulbali.com/centralbali/tampaksiring.htm|accessdate=2007-12-20|author=wonderfulbali.com] It is located on the river Pakrisan.

The complex comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) carved into the cliff face. They stand in 7m-high (23ft-high) sheltered niches cut into the sheer cliff face. These monuments are thought to be dedicated to King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty and his favourite queens.

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