Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave

Goa Gajah (the Elephant Cave), is located in a steep valley just outside of Ubud near the town of Bedulu (see map). Built at least 700 years ago, the cave was rediscovered in the 1920s and fully excavated 30 years later.



A view of the site from above the valley.



The entrance of the cave, with its menancing face. You can make out the profile of an elephant if you look at the face's hair; the elephant's trunk is hanging over its ear to the right.



In front of the cave are enormous rectangular bathing pools with water fountains.