Asia

“Dug in the mid-10th century, Srah Srang measures 700 by 350 m and is still partially flooded. The landing-stage is cruciform, flanked by nāga balustrades which end with

“Ta Keo is a temple-mountain of massive appearance due to the absence of external decorations, as carving had just begun when the works stopped. It is possibly the

“Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple built around 1185 during the reign of Jayavarman VII. The temple-mountain features sculptures in the architectural styles of the Bayon and Angkor

“The five temples in the area are in bad conditions but their carvings are interesting and the site is peaceful, wooded and scarcely crowded.” More on Wikipedia.

“The coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements and lacking of foundation stele or inscriptions make somewhat difficult dating this temple. Maybe it was built in different periods: the

“Tep Pranam is a temple built in the 16th Century. Its sanctuary has been replaced by a modern building dedicated to Buddha.” More on Wikipedia [in French].