All Temples Guide

 Ak Yum Temple

  Angkor Thom

 Angkor Wat

 Bakong

  Baksei Chamkrong

  Banteay Kdei

  Banteay Prei

 Banteay Samre

  Banteay Srey

 Baphuon

 Barays

 Bat Chum

 Bayon

 Beng Melea

 Chapel of hospital

 Chau Say Tevoda

 East Mebon

 Kbal Spean

 Kleang (North_South)

 Krol Ko

 Kutisvara

 Lolei

 Neak Pean

 Phimean Akas

 Phnom Bakheng

 Phnom Krom

 Phnom Kulen

 Prasat Bei

 Prasat Kravan

 Prasat Prei

 Prasat Suor Prat

 Prasat Pre Rup

 Prasat Preah Khan

 Prasat Preah Kor

 Prasat Palilay

 Srah Srang

 Ta Keo

 Ta Nei

 Ta Prum

 Ta Prum Kel

 Ta Som

 Tep Pranam

 West Mebon

Contructed: Mid 10th century C.E.
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
King/Patron: Harshavarman I
Style: Bakheng

A towering 12-meter tall brick and literate step-pyramid. Harshavarman I began construction or perhaps dedicated statues at the site in the early 10th century. It was later improved/restored by Rajendravarman II shortly after the capital was returned to Angkor from Koh Ker. According to inscriptions on the dorrway, Rajendravarman II consecrated the temple with the installation of a golden Shiva image in 947AD. It may have also served as a funerary temple. Combine with a visit to the South Gate in the morning or Phnom Bakheng in the evening. Lighting is best in the morning.

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