Date of Construction:
Late 10th - Early 11th
century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Hinduism
Patron or King:
Jayavarman V
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Khleang
Location: Central Angkor
Thom
Duration of Visit: 10
minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime.
Photography Notes:
Position (North):
13d26'50N 103d51'38E
Position (South): 13d26'40N
103d51'38E
Rectangular sandstone
buildings set opposite the
Terrace of Elephants,
behind the
Prasat Suor Prat.
‘Kleang’ means ‘storeroom’ but it is unlikely that this was its
actual function. A royal oath of allegiance carved into the
doorway indicates that they may have served as reception areas
or even housing for visiting noblemen and ambassadors. The
North Kleang was built in wood under Rajendravarman II and
then rebuilt in stone by Jayavarman V, probably before the
construction of the South Kleang. It also contains the
best preserved carvings. The South Kleang was never
completed. The Kleangs are unremarkable upon close inspection
but picturesque from a distance, standing among the
Prasat Suor Prat.
Best photographed in the afternoon. |
