Siem Reap Temples (5)
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After Ta Prohm, the next destination was Preah Khan.
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Constructed: Late 10th and Early 11th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman V
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: Khleang
Day 2 (4th Destination) - Preah Khan
In the travel guide, Preah Khan is given 3 stars, whilst Ta Keo is only given 1 star.
Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex. Full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
For a short period it was also the residence of King Jayavarman VII during the reconstruction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom.
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Constructed: Late 12th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Preah Khan means "sacred sword". In harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, Preah Khan is dedicated to his father.
Like most of Jayavarman VII's monuments, the Buddha images were vandalized in the later Hindu resurgence. Some Buddha carvings in the central corridor have been crudely carved over with Bodhisattvas, and in a couple of odd cases, a lotus flower and a linga.
Also note the cylindrical columns on the building west of the main temple. It is one of the only examples of round columns and may be from a later period.
Day 2 (5th Destination) - Prasat Suor Prat
These are 12 nearly identical laterite and sandstone towers that stand opposite and parallel to the Terrace of the Elephants.
The artistic and architectural style of the towers is somewhat unique, defying easy classification and dating.
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Constructed: Early 13th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman II
Style: Bayon / Post-Bayon
The original function of the towers is a matter of debate, but in the 13th century classic, "Customs of Cambodia", Chinese emissary to Angkor, Zhou Daguan, gives a romantic but dubious first hand account of their function.
He wrong that the towers were used to settle legal disputes and matters of criminal justice. The belligerent parties were kept in the towers for a few days. The one to emerge in ill health was declared the loser, guilty by divine decree.
The place is best photographed in the late afternoon.
I shot these photos from far, using zoom lens, coz I was really lack of energy and water :P
After Ta Prohm, the next destination was Preah Khan.
On the way, we passed by Ta Keo, and took a quick snap. Didn't go inside, as time was limited. We could only choose the better ones, according to driver's recommendation.
Quick information -
Constructed: Late 10th and Early 11th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman V
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: Khleang
Day 2 (4th Destination) - Preah Khan
In the travel guide, Preah Khan is given 3 stars, whilst Ta Keo is only given 1 star.
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Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex. Full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
For a short period it was also the residence of King Jayavarman VII during the reconstruction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom.
Quick information -
Constructed: Late 12th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Preah Khan means "sacred sword". In harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, Preah Khan is dedicated to his father.
Like most of Jayavarman VII's monuments, the Buddha images were vandalized in the later Hindu resurgence. Some Buddha carvings in the central corridor have been crudely carved over with Bodhisattvas, and in a couple of odd cases, a lotus flower and a linga.
Also note the cylindrical columns on the building west of the main temple. It is one of the only examples of round columns and may be from a later period.
Day 2 (5th Destination) - Prasat Suor Prat
These are 12 nearly identical laterite and sandstone towers that stand opposite and parallel to the Terrace of the Elephants.
The artistic and architectural style of the towers is somewhat unique, defying easy classification and dating.
Quick information -
Constructed: Early 13th century C.E
King/Patron: Jayavarman II
Style: Bayon / Post-Bayon
The original function of the towers is a matter of debate, but in the 13th century classic, "Customs of Cambodia", Chinese emissary to Angkor, Zhou Daguan, gives a romantic but dubious first hand account of their function.
He wrong that the towers were used to settle legal disputes and matters of criminal justice. The belligerent parties were kept in the towers for a few days. The one to emerge in ill health was declared the loser, guilty by divine decree.
The place is best photographed in the late afternoon.
I shot these photos from far, using zoom lens, coz I was really lack of energy and water :P
4 comments:
Nice shot...especially the one with tree and clouds. I love clouds :p
Ah Hong, same here, especially when it's so WHITE whilst the sky is so BLUE :)
Shoot more cloud pic next time ya...I love the one is like dawn but the sky is shinning with cloud :p
So when is your next vacation? I am going Taiwan this October :p
Ah Hong, not sure of the next vacation yet. Perhaps is Sipadan in October. Really wish I can make it!
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