Date of Construction:
9th / 10th century AD
Religious Affiliation: Hindu
Patron or King: Jayavarman
II
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Preah Ko, Pre Rup
Location: AAP - Just off
the PC near Banteay Kdei.
Duration of Visit: 15 minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime
Three prasats in a
severe state of ruin with some come carvings still visible.
Kutisvara is historically significant in that it was
mentioned in an inscription in connection with the 9th century
during the reign of Jayavarman II, the founder of the Angkor
Empire. This is one of the earliest reference to an Angkor area
temple. The central tower displays Preah Ko style. The outer
towers are in Pre Rup style. Not many tourists visit this temple
and some of the drivers don't know it. Just point it out on the
map. It's a bit off the main road back amongst some rice
paddies. During the wet season when the paddies are full, motos
can't get all the way to the temple, requiring a short but
potentially wet walk from the road to the temple. |
