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Constructed: Late 12th –
Early 13th century C.E.
Religion: Buddhism
King/Patron: Jayavarman VII
Style: Angkor Wat / Bayon
Sprawling,
largely unrestored, monastic complex in much the same style as
Ta Prum. It was originally constructed over the site of an
earlier temple, and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under
Jayavarman VII. As with other works of Jayavarman VII's era, it
is a tightly packed architectural muddle, which like Bayon,
suffered from several changes in the plans at the time of
construction. It was also built using an interior grade of
sandstone and using poor construction techniques, leading to
much of the deterioration visible today. A restoration project
is underway on many of the towers and corridors, and some areas
are blocked off. The foundation stele of the temple has not been
found so there is no record of to whom it is dedicated. The
th13th century vandalism of Buddha images that is seen on many
Jayavarman Vii temples is quite apparent on Banteay Kdey.
Combine with a visit to Srah Srang, which is just opposite the
east entrance. |
