According written records, it is believed that these ancient 7 metre high shrines were carved out in the face of the rock around 1000 A.D. The shrines have the form of burial towers as can be found on Central- and East Java.

Opposite the shrines accross the Pakrisan river, 5 more of these shrines can be found in a rockface and a local guide can bring visitors to another single shrine which is a short distance away from the main complex.

Legends say that the monument was accomplished in honor of the 11th century ruling nobles of South Java and Bali.