Saturday, April 14, 2012

Banteay Samre


Our driver suggested we stop at this spot on the way back from Banteay Srei, and we emerged from the car rather unenthusiastically because it was around noon and the sun was just starting to beat down in full force. We found ourselves completely enchanted with this temple, largely because it was quiet and serene and for much of the time we spent there, we were the only ones present. This was built by Suryavarman II around 1140 (the same time as the construction of Angkor Wat), and we had a lot of fun climbing around the place taking yoga pictures. Gorgeous layout, and it's fairly well preserved.

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