Date of Construction:
Late 12th century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Buddhist
Patron or King:
Jayavarman VII
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Bayon
Location: AAP/PC
Location of Entrance:
Western causeway
Duration of Visit: 10
minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime
Position: 13d26'43N 103d52'49E
102 hospitals were built throughout the
empire under Jayavarman VII. The hospital itself was probably
constructed of perishable materials such as wood and bamboo,
which has long since disappeared, leaving only the sandstone
hospital temple or ‘chapel’ for the ages. This temple and the
one at Ta Prohm Kel opposite
Angkor Wat
offer two examples of hospital temples. Constructed of
sandstone, this Chapel of the Hospital is in rough
condition but some carvings are still visible. A quiet,
meditative spot, easily accessible but visited by few tourists. |
