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Angkor Thom North Gate |
អង្គរធំ |
GPS: |
13.45391, 103.85905 |
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All 5 gates and causeways are of the same construction and
identical. The central tower, more than 23 m high, is flanked by
two smaller towers. Huge faces are looking to the cardinal
points. In the corners of the towers’ bases, god Indra appears
with two spouses, mounted on the three-headed elephant Airavan,
whose trunks are pulling lotus flowers. In front of the gate,
Naga Kings are guarding the causeway, escorting human beings
from the secular world to the sacred area of the temple. The
Naga are held by giants. Looking outside you see 54 gods to the
right and demons in equal number to the left. |
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Angkor Thom South Gate |
អង្គរធំ |
GPS: |
13.42715, 103.85965 |
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The South Gate is the most well known of the 5. It is the main
entrance and gateway for tourists into the great Angkor Thom.
During peak seasons, this gate can be extremely crowded and
don’t be surprised if you see a small traffic jam of tuk-tuks
here. It provides the most common access route to Angkor Thom,
predominantly because it sits on the path between the two great
Angkor complexes. The gate is a wonderful introduction to Angkor
Thom, with well-restored statues of asuras (demons) and gods
lining the bridge. The figures on the left, exhibiting serene
expression, are the gods, while those on the right, with
grimaced, fierce-looking heads, are the asuras. |
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Angkor Thom West Gate |
អង្គរធំ |
GPS: |
13.44101, 103.84541 |
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All 5 gates and causeways are of the same construction and
identical. The central tower, more than 23 m high, is flanked by
two smaller towers. Huge faces are looking to the cardinal
points. In the corners of the towers’ bases, god Indra appears
with two spouses, mounted on the three-headed elephant Airavan,
whose trunks are pulling lotus flowers. In front of the gate,
Naga Kings are guarding the causeway, escorting human beings
from the secular world to the sacred area of the temple. The
Naga are held by giants. Looking outside you see 54 gods to the
right and demons in equal number to the left. |
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Angkor Wat East |
អង្គរវត្ |
GPS: |
13.41259, 103.87231 |
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Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in
South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including
forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the
magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer
Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the
famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon
Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. |
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Angkor Wat West |
អង្គរវត្ |
GPS: |
13.41259, 103.86131 |
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Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in
South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including
forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the
magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer
Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the
famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon
Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. |
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Bakong temple |
ប្រាសាទបាគង |
GPS: |
13.33576, 103.97415 |
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The Bakong is the first of the large mountain temples in Angkor.
It belongs to the Roluos group, build at the end of the 9th
century.
The Bakong and the other temples of the Roluos
group, like the Preah Ko and the Lolei were build in
Hariharalaya, an early capital of the Khmer empire. This area is
now called Roluos, located North of Tonle Sap lake, about 15
kilometers East of Siem Reap. |
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Banteay Kdei temple |
ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយក្ |
GPS: |
13.42995, 103.899 |
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Banteay Kdei Temple (Prasat Banteay Kdei), meaning "A Citadel of
Chambers", also known as "Citadel of Monks' cells", is a
Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia. It is located southeast of
Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom. Built in the mid 12th to early
13th centuries AD during the reign of Jayavarman VII (who was
posthumously given the title "Maha paramasangata pada"), it is
in the Bayon architectural style, similar in plan to Ta Prohm
and Preah Khan, but less complex and smaller. Its structures are
contained within two successive enclosure walls, and consist of
two concentric galleries from which emerge towers, preceded to
the east by a cloister. |
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Banteay Samre temple |
ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយសំរែ |
GPS: |
13.44205, 103.95916 |
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One of the smaller Angkor temples, the Banteay Samre takes its
name from the Samre people that inhabited the area.
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temples pediments and lintels are decorated with very intricate
and well preserved carvings of Hindu mythological stories and
Buddhist depictions.
As an inscribed stele giving information
about the founding of the temple has not been found, it is not
known what year the temple was build. Judging from its style and
ornamentation, it is likely that the Banteay Samre was build
around halfway through the 12th century during the reign of King
Suryavarman II.
At the start of the 20th century the
Banteay Samre was overgrown with jungle. It was restored during
the 1930’s using the anastylosis method, that aims to restore
the monument as close as possible to the original. |
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Baphuon temple |
ប្រាសាទបាពួន |
GPS: |
13.44386, 103.85635 |
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Baphuon is a beautiful 11th century “temple-mountain” with steep
stairs leading visitors to a terrace which offers one of the
best views in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Archaeologists
believe that this pyramid-style temple, located within the city
of Angkor Thom, was probably among the most impressive of the
Angkor temples in its day. Unfortunately, the ravages of time
and Mother Nature caused significant damage to this magnificent
temple, and it was very nearly lost to history. The tale of how
it was restored is just as impressive as the structure itself. |
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Bat Chum temple |
ប្រាសាទបាទជុំ |
GPS: |
13.42488, 103.90773 |
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Bat Chum is a small temple located a few kilometres away from
Angkor Wat. It was built in the 10th century by a minister to
the King. Surprisingly, it was built as a Buddhist temple when
Hinduism was still the dominant religion at the time. |
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Bayon temple |
ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន |
GPS: |
13.44116, 103.85883 |
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The Bayon is located in the center of the city
of Angkor Thom 1500 meters (4921 feet) from the south gate.
Enter tower of the Bayon is from the east. Prasat Bayon was
built in late 12th century to early 13th century, by the King
Jayavarman VII, dedicated to Buddhist. |
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Chau Say Tevoda temple |
ប្រាសាទចៅសាយទេវតា |
GPS: |
13.44542, 103.87746 |
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Chau Say Tevoda is located in east of the Gate
of Victory of Angkor Thom, across the road south from Thommanon,
500metres (1,640feet) off the road. A enter and leave Chau Say
Tevoda by the north entrance. It was built in the end of the
11th century-first half of the 12th century by king Suryavarman
II in Hindu with following Angkor Wat style art. |
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East Barray area |
បារាយណ៍ខាងកើត |
GPS: |
13.44756, 103.92019 |
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King Yasovarman I constructed the East Baray, a mammoth man-made
lake, in the 10th century. The function of this and other barays
has been the focus of ongoing historical debate. Some theories
suggest that the Angkor barays were used for irrigation, while
other theories suggest that they served a purely aesthetic and
symbolic purpose.
The size of the East Baray is enormous (1.7
km by 7.8 km). Its dikes alone are made up of over 8 million
cubic meters of earthen material. Today, the baray holds no
water, consisting primarily of dry scrubland and a few rice
paddies. |
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Elephant terrace |
ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី |
GPS: |
13.44623, 103.85876 |
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The Terrace of the Elephants is a striking
350-metre-long and 2.5-metre-high ornamental wall which, as the
name suggests, is mostly decorated with carved elephants. It was
built in the late-12th century as a viewing platform, from which
King Jayavarman VII looked over his victorious returning army. |
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Frescoes and Inside Temple |
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GPS: |
13.42457, 103.86453 |
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Three towers are located before the entrance
to the first level having dimensions of 215 x 187 m. Here, there
are numerous frescoes and friezes depicting Hindu myths. All in
all, there are eight giant bas-relief friezes in the first level
gallery, the height of which is 2 m and the total length is
about 1,000 m. Scenes on the bas-relief friezes depict major
episodes of popular Hindu eposes Ramayana and Mahabharata. On
the internal side of the gallery, there is a blank wall on which
the bas-reliefs are in particular, whereas on the external side
there is a double row of columns that form a rather narrow
passageway to observe the bas-reliefs. The ceiling is decorated
with fretwork reminding of the lotus flower. |
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Lolei temple |
ប្រាសាទលលៃ |
GPS: |
13.35268, 103.97392 |
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Prasat Lolei is an island temple built in 893 by King Yasovarman
I, to honor his ancestors.
The temple was constructed on an
artificial island in the Indratataka baray, a vast water
reservoir measuring nearly 4 kilometers long and 750 meters
wide. The baray, now dry, was dug out for irrigation purposes
and as a source of drinking water for the capital. |
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Mebon Oriental temple |
ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងកើត |
GPS: |
13.44655, 103.9201 |
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The East Mebon is 500metre north of Pre Rup. It was built in the
second half of the tenth century (952) by king Rajendravarman
II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu), an ancestor temple in memory of
the parents of the king with following the Pre Rup style art.
The Mebon stands on a small island in the middle of the Eastern
Baray, which was a large body of water (2 by 7 kilometres) fed
by the Siem Reap River. The temple was accessible only by boat.
Today the baray, once a source of water for irrigation, is a
plain of rice fields and the visitor is left to imagine the
original majesty of this temple in the middle of a large lake. |
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Phimeanakas Temple |
ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស |
GPS: |
13.44579, 103.85618 |
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The Phimeanakas is a small, laterite Hindu
temple in the shape of a three stepped pyramid. The name
Phimeanakas translates to “Celestial Palace”. The temple located
in the center of the Royal Palace enclosure was used by King
Jayavarman VII as his private temple. |
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Phnom Bakheng - View |
ប្រាសាទភ្នំបាខែង |
GPS: |
13.4238, 103.85603 |
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Phnom Bakheng is a temple mountain in honor of the Hindu god
Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the Angkor Archaeological
Park. Thanks to its location on a 60-meter high hill, Phnom
Bakheng became a very popular tourist spot for its magnificent
sunset views over Angkor Wat. |
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Prasat Kravan |
ប្រាសាទក្រវាន់ |
GPS: |
13.41973, 103.89978 |
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The Prasat Kravan is an early 10th century Hindu monument. It
consists of a line of five brick towers built closely together
set atop a low platform oriented towards the East.
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monument located a few kilometers East of Angkor Wat was
dedicated to Vishnu, the Supreme God of Hinduism. The Prasat
Kravan is one of the few Angkor temples that was not built by a
King, but by a high ranking Hindu priest. |
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Prasat Suor Prat |
ប្រាសាទសួព្រ័ត |
GPS: |
13.44438, 103.8607 |
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The twelve towers known as the 'Prasat Suor Prat' are located
just to the east of the Royal Terraces in the vicinity of the
Royal Palace. Although the modern name means 'Towers of the Rope
Dancers"—referring to the legend that they were used for royal
entertainments involving tightrope walkers—there is no
definitive evidence for this. In fact, the function of the
towers remains a mystery. Intriguingly, Zhou Daguan, the 13th
century Chinese diplomat who visited Angkor, recorded that they
were used to settle disputes. |
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Pre Rup temple |
ប្រាសាទប្រែរូប |
GPS: |
13.43496, 103.92057 |
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The Pre Rup was the state temple of King Rajendravarman II. It
is a mountain temple build in the year 961, located just South
of the large East baray and the East Mebon, another mountain
temple build by Rajendravarman II just 9 years earlier.
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the early 20th century the Pre Rup had been completely overgrown
and covered with soil. The temple was excavated during the
1930’s by French conservators George Trouvé and Henri Marchal. |
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Preah Khan temple |
ប្រាសាទព្រះខ័ន |
GPS: |
13.46188, 103.87158 |
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The Preah Khan temple complex situated at the northern edge of
the Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most significant
buildings erected during the ancient Khmer empire. Dedicated by
the great king Jayavarman VII to his father in 1191, Preah Khan
serves today as an outstanding example of a large linear temple
complex in a dense jungle setting. Rectangular in shape and
occupying 138 acres, Preah Khan’s boundaries are defined by a
protective moat and fortified walls adorned by monumental carved
stone garudas—eagle-like divine beings. The temple complex
includes entryways, towers, ceremonial spaces, courtyards,
shrines, and a variety of connecting corridors. |
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Preah Ko temple |
ប្រាសាទព្រះគោ |
GPS: |
13.34413, 103.97251 |
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Prasat Prah Ko is located at Roluos
between Bakong and Lolei; it is mid-way between Bakong and the
road. A enter and leave the temple from the east. It was built
in late ninth century (879) by the King Indravarman I, dedicated
to Siva (Hindu) funerary temple built for the king's parents,
maternal grandparents, and a previous king, Jayavarman II and
his wife, replica to Prah Ko style of art. |
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Preah Neak Pean temple |
ប្រាសាទនាគព័ន្ |
GPS: |
13.4633, 103.89491 |
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Neak Pean is one of the temples that make one dream of the olden
days of luxury and beauty. It was worth while to the
overpowering temples of Siva that men and armies repaired; but
it was at the tiny temple of Neak Pean that eager princesses
laid their lovely offerings of wrought gold and pungent
perfumes.
Prasat Neak Pean is located in the east of Prah
Khan, 300 meters (984 feet) from the road.
A enter and leave
from the north entrance. It was built in second half of the 12th
century by king Jayavarman VII, dedicated to Buddhist, with
following to Prasat Bayon art style. |
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Preah Paillay temple |
ប្រាសាទព្រះបាលិលេយ្ |
GPS: |
13.44897, 103.85524 |
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Preah Palilay is located at North
of Phimeanakas and enter and leave the monument from the east.
Built in Middle to last half of the 12th century by King
Jayavarman VII. This temple dedicated to Buddhist and art style
of Angkor Wat. |
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Religious ceremonies |
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GPS: |
13.41246, 103.86698 |
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Spean Thma |
ស្ពានថ្ម |
GPS: |
13.44619, 103.87956 |
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Spean Thma isn’t a temple, it’s a bridge which was built over
the old path of the Siem Reap river. Today, the river takes a
different route and the surrounding area around Spean Thma is
easily accessible for visitors.
The temple is located just a
short distance from Angkor Thom along the way to the East Baray.
It’s one of the few bridges left from the Khmer era, and for
this reason, well worth a visit. |
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Sras Srang Lake |
ស្រះស្រង់ |
GPS: |
13.43069, 103.90642 |
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Srah Srang, the “Royal bathing pool” is a large pond East of
Angkor’s capital Angkor Thom. An attractive and quiet spot, the
water reservoir measuring 700 meters long and over 300 meters
wide is filled with water to this day.
The Srang pond lies
directly East of the Banteay Kdei temple. A walkway from the
temple’s East gate leads to the embarkation terrace on the West
border of the Srah.
The pond was dug out during the reign of
King Rajendravarman II in the 10th century. It was an ablution
pool, a pond used for ritual washings.
In spite of its name
“Royal bathing pool”, Srah Srang was for the benefit of all
people. A 10th century inscription found nearby calls upon
people not to bathe animals in the srah thus polluting its
waters, and not led herds of elephants destroy the earthen
dykes.
The site was cleared from jungle vegetation in 1920. |
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Ta Keo temple |
ប្រាសាទតាកែវ |
GPS: |
13.44457, 103.88235 |
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Ta Keo was the state temple of Jayavarman V, who ruled from 968
to 1001. Sometime during his reign, The king took up residence
on the east side of the East Baray, and moved the capital to the
west bank. He must have traveled back and forth to it by boat.
Around the year 975, work was begun on Ta Keo temple in the
center of the new capital. Ta Keo was actually called
'Hemasringagiri' or 'the mountain with golden peaks,' meaning
Mount Meru—the sacred peak of Indian lore.
The temple is
enormous, rising over 21.6 meters, making it one of the tallest
buildings at Angkor.Its base measures 122 by 106 meters, while
the outer moat stretched 255 by 195 meters, but has now
vanished. |
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Ta Nei temple |
ប្រាសាទតានៃ |
GPS: |
13.4525, 103.88547 |
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Prasat Ta Nei is a late 12th Century stone temple located in
Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII,
it is located near the northwest corner of the East Baray, a
large holy reservoir. It was dedicated to the Buddha.
Small
(55m x 47m), semi-ruined, untouristed jungle temple reminiscent
of Ta Som, and displaying classic Jayavarman VII artistry. Some
of the apsara and lintel carvings are in pretty good condition.
In much rougher shape than most of the temples on the main tour
circuit. The primary road to Ta Nei from where it meets the
Grand Circuit road near the southeast corner of Ta Keo was
closed on last inspection. To get to Ta Nei, park at the end of
the road near Ta Keo and walk the dirt road about 1km to Ta Nei,
or by motorcycle, follow unmarked dirt road from just outside
the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom to the 'French Dam.' Cross the
dam and proceed 200m up a small path. |
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Ta Som temple |
ប្រាសាទតាសោម |
GPS: |
13.46459, 103.91297 |
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The Khmer temple of Ta Som, located at the
eastern end of the Northern Baray at Angkor, was built at the
end of the twelfth century during the reign of the powerful
Buddhist King Jayavarman VII. Little is known of the history and
purpose of Ta Som. It was likely dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s
father, although some have speculated that it may have been
dedicated to one of his teachers. The site is relatively small
compared with the many other temples built under Jayavarman’s
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Tep Pranam |
ប្រាសាទទេពប្រណម្យ |
GPS: |
13.44847, 103.85774 |
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A long walkway with a Buddha figure at the far
end. Tep Pranam was originally a Buddhist shrine in the 9th
century under Yasovarman I, the king that moved the capital to
Angkor. It was expanded over the years with 12th century
balustrades, 13th century lions and significant post-Angkorian
modifications and additions. The Buddha statue at the western
end is made from reused material. It is unclear how long that
particular Buddha has been there. |
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Terrace of the Leper King |
ព្រះលានស្តេចគម្លង់ |
GPS: |
13.44717, 103.8589 |
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The so-called "Terrace of the Leper King" is
located just to the north of the Elephant Terraces and is
considered a part of the larger Royal Terraces ensemble, a 360
meter long sandstone wall that forms the eastern boundary of the
Royal Palace area. The terrace is named after a statue of the
"Leper King" that originally stood at the center of the terrace.
The original statue now stands in the National Museum in Phnom
Penh but a modern replica remains on site, kneeling in a
'Javanese' pose with his forearm supported by his right knee. |
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Thommanon temple |
ប្រាសាទធម្មនន្ |
GPS: |
13.44718, 103.87757 |
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Thommanon is a small templebuilt at the end of
Suryavarman II's reign, around the middle of the 12th century.It
is nearly symmetrical to Chau Say Tevoda, another of
Suryavarman's temples that stands nearby.Although the placement
of Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda neatly frame the east causeway
to the Angkor Thom complex, this was probably not the original
intention, since in Suryavarman's time the center of the capital
was closer to Angkor Wat.Thommanon is architecturally more
advanced than its predecessors.The designers took advantage of
the natural qualities ofsandstone, rather than simply carving it
in imitation of wood. |
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Victory Gate |
ខ្លោងទ្វារជ័យជំនះ |
GPS: |
13.44606, 103.87297 |
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Victory Gate is one of the 5 gates which guard the ancient city
of Angkor Thom, and is slightly less preserved than the South
Gate. It was built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th
Century, serving as 1 of the 5 holy Buddhist gateways to Angkor
Thom. Legend has it that this gate was important as during the
reign of the King he would send his army into battle through
this major gate when defending the Kingdom. |
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