Date of Construction:
Mid 10th and Late 12th
century C.E
Religious Affiliation:
Buddhist
Patron or King:
Jayavarman VII
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Bayon
Location: AAP/PC - Eastern
edge of the PC
Location of Entrance: West
side
Duration of Visit: 10
minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime, though
early morning is particularly picturesque
Photography Notes: Best light
in the morning hours
Position (west ghat):
13d25'49N 103d54'11E
Picturesque baray opposite the east entrance
of
Banteay Kdei.
Originally constructed by the same architect that built Pre Rup.
Remodeled in the 12th century as part of Jayavarman VII's
massive building campaign. A multi-tiered landing platform on
the west edge of the baray is adorned with naga balustrades and
guardian lions. The very sparse remains of an island temple can
be seen poking out of the middle of the lake during the dry
season when the water is low. Srah Srang offers a
pleasant, much less touristed sunrise alternative to
Angkor Wat. |
