"Preah Khan, is one of the largest complexes, attractive, and beautiful temples in the Grand Circuit at Angkor Archaeological Park."
Preah Khan temple is located in the Grand Circuit in the Angkor Archaeological Park. To get there, you will be passed through the Angkor Thom direct to the north. It is about 1.4 km from the north gate of Angkor Thom. Preah Khan is one of the larger temple complexes within the historic park. Preah Khan translates to “Holy Sword” in Khmer, named by Jayavarman VII in honor of his battle victory against the invading force of Chams, who belonged to a kingdom in what is now Vietnam, in the year 1191.
The amazing of this majestic temple complex is surrounded by a moat, and its surface area stretches over a swatch of land that’s 800 meters by 700 meters, enclosing an area of 56 hectares. Its aesthetics are very similar to nearby famous Angkor temple Ta Prohm, with vegetation and trees seeming to swallow the ruins.
To the east of Preah Khan lies the Jayatataka Baray, which is a man-made body of water that offers beautiful reflections of the surrounding temples and jungle. In the middle of this reservoir, there’s an island with Neak Pean temple at the center. Once dried up, the Jayatataka Baray has now filled with water again. At the end of each rainy season, all excess water is diverted directly back into it.
Facebook page /: Actiontour Travel
Linkedin /: Actiontour Travel Agency
Twitter/ Actiontour Travel
Pinterest / Actiontour Travel
Temple
Info
The amazing of this majestic temple complex is surrounded by a moat, and its surface area stretches over a swatch of land that’s 800 meters by 700 meters, enclosing an area of 56 hectares. Its aesthetics are very similar to nearby famous Angkor temple Ta Prohm, with vegetation and trees seeming to swallow the ruins.
 |
| Stupa with direct sunlight |
 |
| Jayadevi, one of Jayavarman VII's two sister-wives, hidden deep in the collapsing Preah Khan |
To the east of Preah Khan lies the Jayatataka Baray, which is a man-made body of water that offers beautiful reflections of the surrounding temples and jungle. In the middle of this reservoir, there’s an island with Neak Pean temple at the center. Once dried up, the Jayatataka Baray has now filled with water again. At the end of each rainy season, all excess water is diverted directly back into it.
Temple
Facts
Name: Preah Khan (Royal Sword) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father.
Built-in: 12th century (Completed 1191 A.D)
Builder: Jayavarman VII
Cultures: Khmer Empire
Affiliation: Hinduism
Deity: Avalokiteshvara
Location: Preah Khan is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka Baray, with which it was associated.
All right reserved by
www.Actiontour.org
Skype address /: Thorn Thorth
Telegram: +85593 269 065
Whatsapp: +85512 200 731
All right reserved by
www.Actiontour.org
Skype address /: Thorn Thorth
Telegram: +85593 269 065
Whatsapp: +85512 200 731
Facebook page /: Actiontour Travel
Linkedin /: Actiontour Travel Agency
Twitter/ Actiontour Travel
Pinterest / Actiontour Travel
Post a Comment