Thommanon, Chau Say Thevoda and Banteay Kdei Temples, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Travis

After thoroughly exploring the temples in Angkor Thom, we continued cycling east, along the short circuit of temples. Along this route are some amazing temples, including Thommanon Temple, Chau Say Thevoda Temple, Spean Thmor, Banteay Kdei Temple and Ta Prohm which I will devote a separate post to.

Thommanon Temple

A beautiful intricate temple, featuring a large central tower, plenty of Devatas were carved into the stone around the temple.

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Doorway with jungle visible on other side

Chau Say Thevoda Temple

A smaller temple with nice stone carvings, though most damaged.

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One of the libraries of Chau Say Thevoda Temple

Multiple doors ways leading to the main chamber

Spean Thmor

An interesting ancient stone bridge with three arches, what was interesting was a large tree growing on top of it.

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Spean Thmor (Stone Bridge), of which an arch and several piers remain

Ta Keo Temple

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Banteay Kdei Temple

Banteay Kdei Temple, meanding Citadel of Chambers, is a large complex with multiple enclosures protect by parameter walls. Plenty of well preserved statues and wall carvings.

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Banteay Kdei Temple meaning A Citadel of Chambers

Srah Srang

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Kravan Temple

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A small 10th-century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers

Cambodian girls sitting at the base of Kravan Temple

Cambodian children, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Sonya

We brought some small trinkets with us and gave them out to children who we met along during our exploration of the Angkor Wat temples.

Below is a photo of some children we met around Prasat Banteay Kdei Temple.

Cambodian children, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Preah Pithu, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Travis

Preah Pithu in the north eastern corner of the ancient city of Angkor Thom is a group of five temples. The grounds was quiet with little tourists, it was fun exploring the area.

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Entrance to Temple T with Nagas visible on the left

Angkor Thom – Baphuon, Phimeanakas and Terraces, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Travis

The next day we decided to explore the surrounds of Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city with Bayon in the centre which we had previously explored. We started by cycling to the north-west quadrant which had a large clump of temples and terraces.

Baphuon

The first temple we viewed was Baphuon, quite a unique temple made from sandstone blocks that resembled bricks. A seventy meter sandstone unfinished Buddha is located on one side, which though extremely large, we found quite difficult to make out.

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