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Archeological Tour Yeh Pulu - Yeh Pulu is a 25 metre carved cliff face dating from the late 14th century. It is believed to have been a hermitage. The carvings are thought to be the life story of the Hindu God Krishna. There is a small entrance charge. Museum Purbakala - We visit this archeological museum housing a collection of items from all over Bali. Exhibits include sarcophagi and pottery of early 300 BC from Gilimanuk in west Bali. Open 8am - 2pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to noon on Fridays and Saturdays. Secrets of Bali (Chapter 6) describes the archeological excavations at Gilimanuk. Pejeng - Pejeng was the capital of Bali which fell to the Majapahit invaders from Java in 1343 AD. The temple Pura Kebo Edan contains an imposing statue called the Giant of Pejeng thought to be Bima from the Mahabarata epic. Secrets of Bali (Chapter 45) discusses the epics. Pura Pentaran Sasih - This was the state temple of the Pejeng kingdom and houses the largest bronze Dong-Son drum in the world, which is between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. Its importance and the legends surrounding it are examined in Secrets of Bali (Chapter 6). Tirta Empul - Tirta Empul, discovered in 962 AD, are holy springs which have magical powers. There is a huge bathing pool, usually well attended by Balinese, fed by spring water gushing from carved waterpouts. There is a small entrance charge if you want to participate. Rice Terraces - The drive back is along a road which contains stupendous views of rice terraces.
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