Situated to the north of Preah Khan Temple, Banteay Prei is a small and peaceful temple built under Jayavarman VII. Medallions and devatas make the temple interesting.
Banteay Samre was built on mid of the 12th century. It is well worth going to see this monument found, slightly off the beaten path, which features gorgeous sculpture work. Known for its beauty, Banteay Samre displays a highest variety of pediments depicting mythological scenes. A calm, peaceful atmosphere fills the place, and on the […]
Banteay Srei was dedicated on 22 April 967, often spoken as the jewel of Khmer art and described as a gem of a temple, this small monument of pink sandstone boasts some very fine sculptures with no equivalent in other Khmer temples. The site is exquisite and its access is a nicely landscaped garden.
Baphuon was originally a state-temple mountain dedicated to Shiva when it was built in the 11th century (around 1060). During the 16th century an immense statue of reclining Buddha was erected on his western face when the temple was converted to Buddhism. This enormous monument had been almost entirely dismantled. The works of restoration started […]
Bat Chum was built around 960 by the same architect who built Sras Srang and the temple of East Mebon. He is the only Khmer architect whose name is known to us. It is a small Buddhist temple made of bricks, nestled among the rice paddies. Poems praising the temple´s builder are engraved on each […]
