Preah Khan Temple. Cambodia, Siem Reap Province

Preah Khan Temple

Cambodia, Siem Reap Province

Temples Ruins

Preah Khan Temple was built in 1191 on the site of Jayavarman VII's victory over the Cham invaders.
In its heyday, it was the center of a significant organization with many officials and employees residing here. The original plan of the temple was simple: successive rectangular galleries surrounded a central Buddhist sanctuary. However, Hindu satellite temples and numerous subsequent additions greatly complicated this plan.
Preah Khan has not yet been restored to a large extent. Lost in the twilight jungle, with trees growing through the ruins, the temple seems especially attractive to dreamers, lovers and artists.

Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia