Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2013 shows pagodas and shrines in the Royal Temple of Pura Taman Ayun in Bali, Indonesia. Pura Taman Ayun is a royal altar built in 1634 by the founder of the Mengwi Kingdom (1627-1891). The second-largest temple in Bali consists of a forecourt, a central court and a spacious inner court. The temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Beyond the moat, the temple lies on a slightly raised ground. A tall stone gateway separates the forecourt from the central court, while the inner court is surrounded by a stone wall. Within the inner court are merus, dedicated to various deities and spirits. In total, there are 50 shrines and pavilions in the temple complex. The Cultural Landscape of Bali Province, including the Royal Temple of Pura Taman Ayun, was inscribed onto the World Heritage List in 2012. (Xinhua/Li Peng) |
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