Date of Construction:
Early 10th century
C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Hinduism
Patron or King:
Harshavarman I
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Bakheng
Location: AAP/PC
Duration of Visit: 30
minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime, but
the morning light is best for photography and provides the best
light for viewing the interior carvings
Photography Notes: Morning.
Position: 13d25'10N 103d53'58E
East-facing brick towers containing unique
bas-reliefs of Vishnu and Lakshmi rendered in brick - the only
example of brick bas-reliefs in the Angkor area. Prasat
Kravan was originally constructed by noblemen rather than a
king and has a twin sister in Takeo Province south of Phnom
Penh, Prasat Neang Khmau, which contained painting rather
than bas-reliefs, some of which still survives. Prasat Kravan
was reconstructed by archaeologists in the early 20th century.
Look for modern replacement bricks labeled "CA.". |
