Banteay Samre Temple

Banteay Samre Temple, Cambodia – 2018. Banteay Samre was built in the early 12th century under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style and was dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu. Named after the Samré, an ancient people of Indochina. It is located several kilometers east of Angkor Thom. The outer enclosure wall is six metres high and inner enclosure has gopuras (entrances) at the cardinal points. It was restored during the 1930’s
Banteay Samre Temple
One arm of the cruciform terrace near the entrance to Banteay Samre. There are the remains of a Nagaa railing in the centre of the photo and guardian lions to…
Banteay Samre Temple
Banteay Samre Temple
Banteay Samre Temple
The single sanctuary tower of Banteay Samre Temple
Banteay Samre Temple
One of the four gopuras (entrances) into Banteay Samre Temple
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