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BANTEAY SAMRE
"The citadel of the Samre

Warning this temple is somewhat islocated, and you should be vigiland of your possessions and travel with a local guide. The temple is worth the extra effort to experience the elaborate architecture, and fine carvings, although theft has mutilated many of the temple's  treasures.

Location:
400 meters (1,312 miles) east of the East Baray


Access: enter and leave Banteay Samre from the east.
Date: middle of the 12th century
King: Suryavarman II (reigned 1113-1150)
Religion: Hindu (dedicated to vishnu)
Art Style: Angkor Wat

BACKGROUND
Banteay Samre is one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of anastylosis. Unfortunately, the absence of maintenance over the past 20 years is evident. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the regions at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscription has been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The monument most likely dates from the same period, or, perhaps, slightly later, although there are additions attributed to the Bayon style. The proportions of Banteay Samre are plended. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple. All of the buildings around the moat are on a raised base with horizontal mouldings, decoreated in some areas with figures framed by lotus buds.

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THE TEMPLES COMPLEX LIST


Angkor Wat

Bakheng

Phnom Krom

Ta Prohm

Angkor Thom

Bayon

 

Prah Khan

Ta Som

Bantey Srei

Bantey Kdei

Pre Rup

Tep Pranam

Bantey Samre

Baphuon

Roluos Group

Ter-Elephants

Kravan

Chau Say

 

Spean Thma

Leper King

Mebon (W)

Mebon (E)

Srah Srang

Thomanon

 

Krol Ko

Palilay

Suor Pra

West Baray

Phimeanakas

Neak Pean

Ta Keo

 

National Museum
 

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