Date of Construction:
Mid 12th century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Hinduism
Patron or King:
Suryavarman II
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Angkor Wat
Location: AAP - AAP - Off
the GC about 5km east of East Mebon
Location of Entrance:
North causeway from the road
Duration of Visit: 30
minutes
Time to Visit:
Anytime
Position: 13d26'31N 103d57'32E
Large,
comparatively flat temple displaying distinctively Angkor
Wat-style architecture and artistry. The temple underwent
extensive restoration this century by archaeologists using the
anastylosis method. Banteay Samre was constructed around the
same time as
Angkor Wat. The style of the
towers and balustrades bear strong resemblance to the towers of
Angkor Wat
and even more so to Khmer temple
of Phimai in Thailand. Many of the carvings are in
excellent condition. Banteay Samre is a bit off the Grand
Circuit, near the southeast corner of the East Baray. The
trip there is a nice little 3km road excursion through villages
and paddies. Combine a visit to
Banteay Srey
with a stop at Banteay Samre on the
way back. |
