Angkor Thom is the largest city in Angkor Site whose name means “Great City” spans 1000 hectares. It was the Capital of the Khmer Empire since the late 12th century, founded by the famous King Jayavarman VII. The city is surrounded by a wall and a wide moat. Five monumental gates allow entry into it. […]
Built between 1113 and 1150 by Suryavarman II as his state temple and capital city, Angkor Wat is, with its 200 hectares area, one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means ”City which became a Pagoda”. The most celebrated of all Cambodian´s monuments is considered to be the symbol of the nation […]
Bakong was consecrated in 881 under the King Indravarman I. It is located in Roluos area, where was located Hariharayala, former capital at the end of the 8th century. It is the first major mountain temple built in the Angkor Site. Its size is considerable (900 x 700 meters). Particular attractions: the 3 enclosures, the […]
Baksei Chamkrong is a small Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and that used to hold a golden image of him. It was dedicated to the memory of the late King Yasovarman by his son, King Harshavarman I. The temple was restored by Rajendravarman II (944-968). It is one of the first temples constructed of durable […]
Banteay Kdei is dating back to the late 12th century, beginning of the 13th century under the reign of Jayavarman VII, is opposite the Sras Srang reservoir. Though not as popular as Ta Phrom or Preah Khan (Monuments of a similar period and style), it nevertheless provides an ideal setting to linger. But Banteay Kdei […]
