Goa Gajah Temple
Goa Gajah
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Continuing our scholarly, unstructured expedition away from the modern coastal development of Kuta, we arrive at the Goa Gajah archaeological complex, commonly known as the Elephant Cave. Dating back to the 9th century, this site…
Listen in the app2Iconography of the Cave Facade
The most prominent text for our analysis is the cavern's exterior facade. The ferocious face carved into the bedrock is a masterpiece of early Balinese stone masonry. …
Listen in the app3The Hydraulic Engineering of the Pools
Descending into the lower courtyard, we encounter the sacred bathing pools, which were undiscovered until the 1950s. These pools represent a sophisticated example of ancient hydraulic engineering. …
Listen in the app4Closing
Goa Gajah stands as an invaluable primary source for understanding medieval Balinese spirituality and engineering. The ability to explore this archaeological marvel on our own terms, thanks to our unstructured private charter,…
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What is Goa Gajah Temple?
Goa Gajah Temple is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.5236, 115.2865 |
| Last updated |
