Preah Khan Kampong Svay
| Preah Khan Kampong Svay | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | ព្រះខ័ននៅកំពង់ស្វាយ |
| Also known as | Prasat Bakan |
| Site type | Temple |
| Location | Preah Vihear province |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Period | Founded in the 11th century, probably by Suryavarman I |
| Subjects | Religion & Spiritual Life; History & Remembrance |
Preah Khan Kampong Svay is a temple in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. (Wikipedia)
History
Some French scholars argued that Preah Khan Kompong Svay was founded in the 11th century, probably by Suryavarman I. It was used as a royal residence during the kingdom of Suryavarman II and as a military outpost for Jayavarman VII during conflicts with the Cham in the late 12th century. Explorer Louis Delaporte visited the complex in 1873, and Victor Goloubew's aerial surveys in 1937 revealed its true extent. (Wikipedia)
Significance
Preah Khan Kompong Svay is the largest single religious complex ever built during the Angkorian Era, with an exterior enclosure of over 22 square kilometers. Its sculptures and carvings are among the peak works of Khmer art, and many famous Khmer sculptures, including the putative head of Jayavarman VII, came from the site. (Wikipedia)
Visiting
Its isolated location makes it one of the less-visited Angkorian sites. (Wikipedia)