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Angkor wat area
Banteay Srey
Date : Late 10th century
Religion: Hindu
Reign: Rajendravarman II & Jayavarman V,
Style: Banteay Srey
Banteay Srey [citadel of the woman] is located about 25km from Angkor Wat and should be a priority in any temple itinery. The road to Banteay Srey passes though wonderful scenery, making the journey a pleasure in itself. This exquisite temple was built by Yajnavaraha, an official of Rejendravarman (944-968) and Brahmanist guru of Jayavarman V (968-1000). Yajnavaraha was also the grandson of Harshavarman I.
As if to make up for its Diminutive size (the first enclosure is a mere 80’ square) every square inch of Banteay Srey is covered in Carvings of the very finest detail and artistry [see below right]. Banteay Srey, built in the 10th century, is fashioned from a pinkish sandstone instead of the normal grey literate of other temples. The properties of this stone allowed the ancient mason to imbue their work with an unworldly level of sharpness and detail. Banteay Srey’s location means that almost all moto and tuk-tuk drivers charge more for this trip to cover their additional fuel and maintenance costs. If you decide to visit Banteay Srey you might consider combining the trip with a visit to Kbal spean or the recently relocated Mine Museum, both of which are accessable from Banteay Srey.
Roluos Group
Roluos was the ancient center of the Khmer city know a s Hariharilaya. 50 years after Jayavarman II established the kingdom of Kambuja on Mount Kulen in 802 A.D., his capital moved to Hariharalaya. Jayavarman II died at Roluos circa 850 A.D. His successors remained there until Yasovarman I moved the capital to Yasodharapura (Angkor) in around 905 A.D. The Roluos Group dates from the late 9th century and is the earliest site of the 600-year Angkorian Period that is open to visitors. The group is worth visiting to guage the advances in Khmer art and to put later monuments in their proper context.
Prasat Bakong
Date: Late 9th century (881)
Religion: Hindu
Reign: Indravaman I, Styl Preah Ko
The Bankong is the principal temple in the Rouos Group, a collection of temples 13km east of Siem Reap that formed Harihiralaya. The Bakong was constructed in around 881, during the reign of Indavaraman I, and provides a good example of early Khmer temple design and decoration.
Prasat Lo lei
Date: Late 9th Century (893)
Religion : Hindu,
Reign: Yasovarman I, Style: Preah ko / Bakheng
Built by Indravarman’s son, Yasovarman I (889-915), Lolei is on an island in the middle of a now dried-up Baray. Originally intended as a 6-tower (3x2) plan like Phrah Ko, only four towers were built. The eastern towers are pictured above.
Phnom Bakheng
Date: Late 9th / Early 10th Century
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Yasovarman I,
Style: Bakheng
Phnom Bakheng is located 1,300m north of Angkor Wat and 400m south of Angkor Thom. The long, steep path up to Bakeng is currently closed and a diversion around the side of the hill is in place. Bakeng was the first significant temple at Angkor and was built after Yasovarman I moved the capital from Roluos to Yasodharapura. Phnom Bakheng was Yasovarman’s state temple.
The hill overlooks the West Baray and most tourists are taken to Bakheng to view the sunset at some point in their stay. Unfortunately, the hill is becoming so crowed in the late afternoon that it is often difficult to find a good vantage point.
Prasat Phnom Krom
Date: Late 9th / early 10th century,
Religion: Hindu, Reign: Yasovarman I
Prasat Phnom Krom is approximately 12km southwest of Siem Reap, near the north end of the Tonle Sap. Climb the steep stairs and curved path through a working pagpda at the top of the hill. The walk affords a fine the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 10th century and is dedicated to the Hindu Trinity: Shiva, Visnu and Brahma.
Prasat Ta Keo
Date: Late 10th / early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reig: Jayavarman V,
Style: Khleang
Ta keo is east of Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda and dominates a bend in the road. Visitors may enter from the south or east. Ascend this temple with care as its stairs are steeps and narrow. Ta keo was built circa the end of the 10th century by King Jayavarman V and was his state temple. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Ta Keo was the firest temple built entirely in sandstone and as such serves as a milestone in Khmer history. An unsual aspect of this temple is that it remains unfinished. Had it been, Ta Keo would undoubtedly have been one of the finest temples at Angkor.
Prasat Kravan Date: Early 10th century, Religion: Hindu, Reign: Harshavarman I, Style: Bakheng
This small tower at Kravan [above] has three sanctuaries with unique brick bas-reliefs. Carvings on the southern wall represent Visnu with his right foot resting on a lotus flower held by his wife Laksmi, the Godness of Beauty born from the Churning of the Ocean of Milk.
The western and eastern walls see Vishnu riding a crocodile and the Garuda resoectively.
Western Baray
Date: Early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu ,
Reign: Suryavarman I
West Baray must be considered one of the finest feats of Khmer civil engineering. Measuring 8km by 2.5km the entire reservoir was dug by hand, probably during the reign of Suryavarman I. Like other barays at Angkor the West Baray probably had a symbolic as well as a practical purpose.
It is located off National Road No.6, beyond the turning for the airport , and is now a popular local picnic site. The is a great place to kick back if you have time on your hands. Have a swim and pick up some roast chicken from a local food vendor.
Phimeanakas
Date: Late 10th / Early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Rajendravarman & Jayavarman V,
Style: Kleang
Apyrmidal temple set on a square base, Phimeanakas was a royal temple. Architecturally there is little to recommend it but its great height provides a panorama of the Surrounding woodland. Ascend the temple via its western (rear) staircase as the eastern stair is precipitions.
A legendary tower. The Angkorian rulers were obliged to carnally pleasure the creature on a nightly basis. This ritual supposedly protected the king and his realm from harm.
Prasat Baphoun
Date: Middle 11th century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Udayadityavarman II, Style: Baphuon
Prasat Baphuon is a vast temple mountain near the centre of Angkor Thom. Its poor state is currently being rectified through an extensive restoration project and the temple is not open to the public at present. It is possible to access the entrance gate and elevated walkway. Some fabulous animal carvings adorn the walkway entrance and there is a huge, reclining Buddha on the west side that was added to The Baphuon at a much later date.
Date : Late 10th century
Religion: Hindu
Reign: Rajendravarman II & Jayavarman V,
Style: Banteay Srey
Banteay Srey [citadel of the woman] is located about 25km from Angkor Wat and should be a priority in any temple itinery. The road to Banteay Srey passes though wonderful scenery, making the journey a pleasure in itself. This exquisite temple was built by Yajnavaraha, an official of Rejendravarman (944-968) and Brahmanist guru of Jayavarman V (968-1000). Yajnavaraha was also the grandson of Harshavarman I.
As if to make up for its Diminutive size (the first enclosure is a mere 80’ square) every square inch of Banteay Srey is covered in Carvings of the very finest detail and artistry [see below right]. Banteay Srey, built in the 10th century, is fashioned from a pinkish sandstone instead of the normal grey literate of other temples. The properties of this stone allowed the ancient mason to imbue their work with an unworldly level of sharpness and detail. Banteay Srey’s location means that almost all moto and tuk-tuk drivers charge more for this trip to cover their additional fuel and maintenance costs. If you decide to visit Banteay Srey you might consider combining the trip with a visit to Kbal spean or the recently relocated Mine Museum, both of which are accessable from Banteay Srey.
Roluos Group
Roluos was the ancient center of the Khmer city know a s Hariharilaya. 50 years after Jayavarman II established the kingdom of Kambuja on Mount Kulen in 802 A.D., his capital moved to Hariharalaya. Jayavarman II died at Roluos circa 850 A.D. His successors remained there until Yasovarman I moved the capital to Yasodharapura (Angkor) in around 905 A.D. The Roluos Group dates from the late 9th century and is the earliest site of the 600-year Angkorian Period that is open to visitors. The group is worth visiting to guage the advances in Khmer art and to put later monuments in their proper context.
Prasat Bakong
Date: Late 9th century (881)
Religion: Hindu
Reign: Indravaman I, Styl Preah Ko
The Bankong is the principal temple in the Rouos Group, a collection of temples 13km east of Siem Reap that formed Harihiralaya. The Bakong was constructed in around 881, during the reign of Indavaraman I, and provides a good example of early Khmer temple design and decoration.
Prasat Lo lei
Date: Late 9th Century (893)
Religion : Hindu,
Reign: Yasovarman I, Style: Preah ko / Bakheng
Built by Indravarman’s son, Yasovarman I (889-915), Lolei is on an island in the middle of a now dried-up Baray. Originally intended as a 6-tower (3x2) plan like Phrah Ko, only four towers were built. The eastern towers are pictured above.
Phnom Bakheng
Date: Late 9th / Early 10th Century
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Yasovarman I,
Style: Bakheng
Phnom Bakheng is located 1,300m north of Angkor Wat and 400m south of Angkor Thom. The long, steep path up to Bakeng is currently closed and a diversion around the side of the hill is in place. Bakeng was the first significant temple at Angkor and was built after Yasovarman I moved the capital from Roluos to Yasodharapura. Phnom Bakheng was Yasovarman’s state temple.
The hill overlooks the West Baray and most tourists are taken to Bakheng to view the sunset at some point in their stay. Unfortunately, the hill is becoming so crowed in the late afternoon that it is often difficult to find a good vantage point.
Prasat Phnom Krom
Date: Late 9th / early 10th century,
Religion: Hindu, Reign: Yasovarman I
Prasat Phnom Krom is approximately 12km southwest of Siem Reap, near the north end of the Tonle Sap. Climb the steep stairs and curved path through a working pagpda at the top of the hill. The walk affords a fine the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 10th century and is dedicated to the Hindu Trinity: Shiva, Visnu and Brahma.
Prasat Ta Keo
Date: Late 10th / early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reig: Jayavarman V,
Style: Khleang
Ta keo is east of Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda and dominates a bend in the road. Visitors may enter from the south or east. Ascend this temple with care as its stairs are steeps and narrow. Ta keo was built circa the end of the 10th century by King Jayavarman V and was his state temple. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Ta Keo was the firest temple built entirely in sandstone and as such serves as a milestone in Khmer history. An unsual aspect of this temple is that it remains unfinished. Had it been, Ta Keo would undoubtedly have been one of the finest temples at Angkor.
Prasat Kravan Date: Early 10th century, Religion: Hindu, Reign: Harshavarman I, Style: Bakheng
This small tower at Kravan [above] has three sanctuaries with unique brick bas-reliefs. Carvings on the southern wall represent Visnu with his right foot resting on a lotus flower held by his wife Laksmi, the Godness of Beauty born from the Churning of the Ocean of Milk.
The western and eastern walls see Vishnu riding a crocodile and the Garuda resoectively.
Western Baray
Date: Early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu ,
Reign: Suryavarman I
West Baray must be considered one of the finest feats of Khmer civil engineering. Measuring 8km by 2.5km the entire reservoir was dug by hand, probably during the reign of Suryavarman I. Like other barays at Angkor the West Baray probably had a symbolic as well as a practical purpose.
It is located off National Road No.6, beyond the turning for the airport , and is now a popular local picnic site. The is a great place to kick back if you have time on your hands. Have a swim and pick up some roast chicken from a local food vendor.
Phimeanakas
Date: Late 10th / Early 11th Century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Rajendravarman & Jayavarman V,
Style: Kleang
Apyrmidal temple set on a square base, Phimeanakas was a royal temple. Architecturally there is little to recommend it but its great height provides a panorama of the Surrounding woodland. Ascend the temple via its western (rear) staircase as the eastern stair is precipitions.
A legendary tower. The Angkorian rulers were obliged to carnally pleasure the creature on a nightly basis. This ritual supposedly protected the king and his realm from harm.
Prasat Baphoun
Date: Middle 11th century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Udayadityavarman II, Style: Baphuon
Prasat Baphuon is a vast temple mountain near the centre of Angkor Thom. Its poor state is currently being rectified through an extensive restoration project and the temple is not open to the public at present. It is possible to access the entrance gate and elevated walkway. Some fabulous animal carvings adorn the walkway entrance and there is a huge, reclining Buddha on the west side that was added to The Baphuon at a much later date.
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Angkor Thom
Date: Late12th / Early 13th Century
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII, Style: Bayon
Angkor Thom, literally “big Angkor “, is the walled royal city buit at the end of the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Construton began shortly after Angkor had been regained from the Chams by jayavarman VII. The city was built as aquadrangle and bordered by a 100m-wide moat and an 8m high wall, The walls of Angkor Thom are oriented to the compass points with four magnificent gates in the centre of each wall and a fifth Victory Gate in the east wall, used as the palace entrance. There are many temples within the city’s confines including The Bayon, Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Angkor Thom truly is a city befitting a god-king.
Elephant and Leper King Terraces
Date: Late 12th Centuray,
Religion: Mahayana Buddhism,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
The Elephant Terrace [below left] and Terrace of the leper King are situated in the heart of the Angkor Thom. They were the long platform on which the Royal Palace [no longer extant] was build From this magnificent viewpoint the Angkorian king watched military exercises and celebrations. Royal quests were also greeted at the terraces. The Elephant Terrace, is located at the southern end [nearest to the Bayon]. The Leper King Terrance contains several pristine carvings of Garuda as well as Devatas and nagas.
Ta Prohm
Date: Mid 12th/early 13th century
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Ta Prohm recreates the experience of the early Angkor. It’s structure is being Subsumed by trees, making it very photogenic. It was constructed early in Jayavarman VII’s extravagant building programme and was dedicated to his mother. Ta prohm was basically a self-contained town. IT boasted a population of over 12,000 supported by an army of slaves and villagers totaling nearly 80,000. The residents in cluded 18 High Priests, 2740 administrative officials and over 600 female dancers. It also hoarded a fabulous wealth of precious stones and metals of every kind. Inscriptions found at the temple record theat over 40,000 pearis were stored in Ta Prohm’s treasuries. The temple and its administrators controlled the activities of the thousands of villages that donated provisions.
Prasat Bayon
Date: Late 12th Century,
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
The Bayon was built during the reign of Jayavaman VII and is one of the most popular tempies at Angkor: It is situate at the heart of the city of Angkor Thom and post-dates Angkor Wat by about 100 years./
Architecturally the Bayon is something of a mess. It appears to have been built on the site of a previous temple and sections were added to after its completion and sections were added to after its completion. Though it lacks the elegant proportions of earlier temples, most visitors stand transfixed by the huge stone heads with their benign smiles that dominate the Bayon’s upper levels. The outer walls of the Bayon are a treasure-trove of bas-relief carvings detailing subjects such as daily life and the great military victories achieved by Jayavarman VII.
Prasat Neak Pen
Date: Late 12th century,
Religion: Buddhism,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Although Neak Pean is only a small temple with a collection of five ponds it is worth seeing for its unique features. It is believed to have been built to celebrate Buddha achieving the state of Nirana. The central pond is a replica of Lake Anavatapta in the Himalayas, situated the top of the universe. The lake give birth to the four great rivers of the earth. These rivers are represented at Neak Pean by sculpted gargoyles corresponding to the four cardinal points. Lake anavatapta was fed by hot springs and venerated in India for the ponds at Neak Pean ensured that the water was always fresh because the pond recive only reflected light.
Neak Pean is a 70m-square man-made pond, bordered by steps and surrounded by four smaller ponds. A small circular island with a stepped base of seven laterite tiers is in the center of the large square pond. Best viewed in the Rainy Season.
Prasat Preah Khan
Date: Late 12th Century,
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Preash khan, meaning ‘Sacred Sword’, was a huge monastic complex and has an array of interesting artistic and architectural features. Originally it was a Buddhist monastery school, engaging over 1000 monks. It was also the residence of king Jayavarman VII during the reconstruction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom. In harmony with Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s mother, Preah Khan was dedicated to his father. There are several features of note.
Vandalized Buddha images bear witness to the later Hindu resurgence in Cambodia. A building to the west of the main temple contains one of the few examples of the use of cylindrical columns [see above]. Preah Khan also contains one of the largest collections of linga stands within the Angkor complex.
Royal Pond
Date: Late 10th / Early 11th Century,
Religion: Sivaism,
Relign: Jayavarman V,
Style: Khleang
The Royal Pond is 45m by 125m with sand-circling downwards. It stands in the area between the Baphuon and the old Royal Palace. The pond has well-preserved carvings on its wall. Though the pond itself is not particularly interesting the area has a peaceful and is a nice place to sit and reflect, particularly in the late afternoon.
Banteay Samre
Date: Mid 12th century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Suryavarman II,
Style: Angkor Wat
Banteay Srey Samre is one of the most complete complexes at Angkor and was restored using the archaeological method known as anastylosis. This method entails complete deconstruction of the building, numbering of its component parts and then painstaking reconstruction. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people who inhabited the region near the feet of the Phnom kulen hills. No inscription has been found for this temple but its style places it in the central period of classical architecture close to the building of Angkor Wat.
A unique feature is the interior moat with literate paving which, when filled with water, must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple and the impression that the central tower was floating. Other buildings around the moat are raised on moldings and are decorated with figures framed by lotus buds. There are some fine naga carvings and the central tower contains a linga stand [above]. Banteay Samre can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srey.
Thommanon
Date: Late 11th early 12th century,
Religion: Hindu, Reign:
Suryavarman II,
Style: Angkor
Thommanon is a gem of a temple with a superb jungle backdrop. It was built near the end of Suryavarman II’s reign . This period is regarded as the golden age of khmer architectureand Thommanon represents Khmer temple design at its most exquisite. Its architects took full advantage of the natural qualities of sandstone and as a result its carvings are of the highest quality. It receives fewer visitors than it deserves but has a rare tranquility as a consequence. Thommanon is best viewed around sunset.
Angkor Thom
Date: Late12th / Early 13th Century
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII, Style: Bayon
Angkor Thom, literally “big Angkor “, is the walled royal city buit at the end of the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Construton began shortly after Angkor had been regained from the Chams by jayavarman VII. The city was built as aquadrangle and bordered by a 100m-wide moat and an 8m high wall, The walls of Angkor Thom are oriented to the compass points with four magnificent gates in the centre of each wall and a fifth Victory Gate in the east wall, used as the palace entrance. There are many temples within the city’s confines including The Bayon, Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Angkor Thom truly is a city befitting a god-king.
Elephant and Leper King Terraces
Date: Late 12th Centuray,
Religion: Mahayana Buddhism,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
The Elephant Terrace [below left] and Terrace of the leper King are situated in the heart of the Angkor Thom. They were the long platform on which the Royal Palace [no longer extant] was build From this magnificent viewpoint the Angkorian king watched military exercises and celebrations. Royal quests were also greeted at the terraces. The Elephant Terrace, is located at the southern end [nearest to the Bayon]. The Leper King Terrance contains several pristine carvings of Garuda as well as Devatas and nagas.
Ta Prohm
Date: Mid 12th/early 13th century
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Ta Prohm recreates the experience of the early Angkor. It’s structure is being Subsumed by trees, making it very photogenic. It was constructed early in Jayavarman VII’s extravagant building programme and was dedicated to his mother. Ta prohm was basically a self-contained town. IT boasted a population of over 12,000 supported by an army of slaves and villagers totaling nearly 80,000. The residents in cluded 18 High Priests, 2740 administrative officials and over 600 female dancers. It also hoarded a fabulous wealth of precious stones and metals of every kind. Inscriptions found at the temple record theat over 40,000 pearis were stored in Ta Prohm’s treasuries. The temple and its administrators controlled the activities of the thousands of villages that donated provisions.
Prasat Bayon
Date: Late 12th Century,
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
The Bayon was built during the reign of Jayavaman VII and is one of the most popular tempies at Angkor: It is situate at the heart of the city of Angkor Thom and post-dates Angkor Wat by about 100 years./
Architecturally the Bayon is something of a mess. It appears to have been built on the site of a previous temple and sections were added to after its completion and sections were added to after its completion. Though it lacks the elegant proportions of earlier temples, most visitors stand transfixed by the huge stone heads with their benign smiles that dominate the Bayon’s upper levels. The outer walls of the Bayon are a treasure-trove of bas-relief carvings detailing subjects such as daily life and the great military victories achieved by Jayavarman VII.
Prasat Neak Pen
Date: Late 12th century,
Religion: Buddhism,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Although Neak Pean is only a small temple with a collection of five ponds it is worth seeing for its unique features. It is believed to have been built to celebrate Buddha achieving the state of Nirana. The central pond is a replica of Lake Anavatapta in the Himalayas, situated the top of the universe. The lake give birth to the four great rivers of the earth. These rivers are represented at Neak Pean by sculpted gargoyles corresponding to the four cardinal points. Lake anavatapta was fed by hot springs and venerated in India for the ponds at Neak Pean ensured that the water was always fresh because the pond recive only reflected light.
Neak Pean is a 70m-square man-made pond, bordered by steps and surrounded by four smaller ponds. A small circular island with a stepped base of seven laterite tiers is in the center of the large square pond. Best viewed in the Rainy Season.
Prasat Preah Khan
Date: Late 12th Century,
Religion: Buddhist,
Reign: Jayavarman VII,
Style: Bayon
Preash khan, meaning ‘Sacred Sword’, was a huge monastic complex and has an array of interesting artistic and architectural features. Originally it was a Buddhist monastery school, engaging over 1000 monks. It was also the residence of king Jayavarman VII during the reconstruction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom. In harmony with Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s mother, Preah Khan was dedicated to his father. There are several features of note.
Vandalized Buddha images bear witness to the later Hindu resurgence in Cambodia. A building to the west of the main temple contains one of the few examples of the use of cylindrical columns [see above]. Preah Khan also contains one of the largest collections of linga stands within the Angkor complex.
Royal Pond
Date: Late 10th / Early 11th Century,
Religion: Sivaism,
Relign: Jayavarman V,
Style: Khleang
The Royal Pond is 45m by 125m with sand-circling downwards. It stands in the area between the Baphuon and the old Royal Palace. The pond has well-preserved carvings on its wall. Though the pond itself is not particularly interesting the area has a peaceful and is a nice place to sit and reflect, particularly in the late afternoon.
Banteay Samre
Date: Mid 12th century,
Religion: Hindu,
Reign: Suryavarman II,
Style: Angkor Wat
Banteay Srey Samre is one of the most complete complexes at Angkor and was restored using the archaeological method known as anastylosis. This method entails complete deconstruction of the building, numbering of its component parts and then painstaking reconstruction. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people who inhabited the region near the feet of the Phnom kulen hills. No inscription has been found for this temple but its style places it in the central period of classical architecture close to the building of Angkor Wat.
A unique feature is the interior moat with literate paving which, when filled with water, must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple and the impression that the central tower was floating. Other buildings around the moat are raised on moldings and are decorated with figures framed by lotus buds. There are some fine naga carvings and the central tower contains a linga stand [above]. Banteay Samre can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srey.
Thommanon
Date: Late 11th early 12th century,
Religion: Hindu, Reign:
Suryavarman II,
Style: Angkor
Thommanon is a gem of a temple with a superb jungle backdrop. It was built near the end of Suryavarman II’s reign . This period is regarded as the golden age of khmer architectureand Thommanon represents Khmer temple design at its most exquisite. Its architects took full advantage of the natural qualities of sandstone and as a result its carvings are of the highest quality. It receives fewer visitors than it deserves but has a rare tranquility as a consequence. Thommanon is best viewed around sunset.
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