Consists of 10 rock-cut candi, cut into the rock face. Each candi is believed to be a memorial to a member of the 11 century Balinese royalty. There are four on the west side of the river and five on the east side. Each of the sets of memorials has a group of monks’ cells associated with it.

Legend relates that the group of memorials was carved out of the Rock Face in one hard working night by the mighty fingernails of Kebo Iwa. It’s uncertain who the real builders were but they may date back from the Udayana dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries.

It’s said that the five monuments on the eastern bank are to King Udayana, queen Mahendradata, their son Airlangga and his brothers Anak Wungsu and Marakata. While Airlangga ruled eastern Java, Anak Wungsu ruled Bali.

The four monuments on the west side are to Anak Wungsu’s chief concubines. Another theory is that the whole complex is dedicated to Anak Wungsu, his wives, concubines and to royal minister.