"Prasat Prei, a small temple built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century in the small natural hillock."
Temple Info
Prasat Prei, meaning the "Sanctuary of the Forest", is located immediately to the south of Banteay Prei and was built at around the same time in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. The temple is extremely small stands on a small natural hillock, with an outer enclosure measuring about 20 x 24 meters. Inside it comprises a central cruciform sanctuary and a single 'library' to the east. Access is also from the east via a heavily damaged gopura.
Prasat Prei was originally built as a Buddhist temple. The temple is very quiet and only a few visitors will stop to see it as they don't have enough time to visit. However, an individual or small group tour much easy to go in a few minutes as it is quite interesting as well. Also, you can visit the Banteay Prei temple near it at the same time.
In front of the main sanctuary, there are remains of an east gate, a very simple and half-ruined Gopuram structure. Inside the relatively small compound surrounded by a laterite wall, you will see the vestiges of a library in the south-east corner, too. The Prasat tower and its adjoining Mandapa antechamber, which are restored, have some well-preserved Devatas or Apsaras on their outer walls and lintel carvings, too.
Temple Facts
Name: Prasat Prei Temple
Date: Late 12th Century
Builder: King Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhism
Dedicated to: Unknown
Style: Bayon
Getting There
Prasat Prei is located immediately south of Banteay Prei temple. It is north of the Preah Khan temple and northwest of Neak Pean and Krol Ko temples. It stands on top of a small hill, Prasat Prei is surrounded by thick forest, hence the name “Sanctuary of the Forest”.
Prasat Prei temple is one of the small temples include in Grand Tour, If you go from the north gate of Angkor Thom, then towards Preah Khan temple. After the north entrance of Preah Khan about 100 meters, turn right through the path about 50 meters, you will find Prasat Prei on the left side stands on the small hill.
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