Elephant Cave
Elephant Cave is part of the Tentative List in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.Click here for a short description of the site, as delivered by the State Party
| Year | Decision | Comments |
| 1995 | Tentative list | Submitted as tentative site by State Party |
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The Elephant Cave, locally known as Goa Gajah, lies a few kilometres outside of Ubud. It has its origins in the 11th century, making it the oldest Hindu monument on Bali. The cave is known for its sculptured entrance, where it looks that you have to enter through the mouth of a demon. Inside there are three shiva lingam and a Ganesh statue.
Although the cave itself is small, the whole temple complex merits an hour or so. Right in the center is a fabulous bathing temple, including a fountain made of female statues. Further down, near a stream, Buddhist relics are kept. Date posted: October 2009
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- This site is part of the Tentative list of: Indonesia
News and links:
» Bali Blog: Goa Gajah - the Elephant Cave in Gianyar Bali.
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