Date of Construction:
Late 10th - Early 11th
century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Hinduism
Patron or King:
Jayavarman V
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
Khleang
Location: AAP/PC
Duration of Visit: 30 minutes
Time to Visit: Anytime
Photography Notes:
Position:
13d26'40N 103d52'55E
Towering but plainly decorated
temple-mountain dedicated to Shiva. Known in its time as ‘the
mountain with golden peaks.’ The first to be constructed wholly
of sandstone, this temple employing huge sandstone blocks.
Constructed under three kings, begun by Jayavarman V as his
state-temple and continued under Jayaviravarman and Suryavarman
I. When Jayavarman V first constructed Ta Keo, he part
ways with previous kings, constructing his state temple outside
of his main capital area. Construction on Ta Keo seems to
have stopped particularly early in the decoration phase as
evidenced by the lack of carvings. Ta Keo is well worth a
visit, but if you are pressed for time, see
Pre Rup
instead. |
