Classical Khmer Art by junge1

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jan 05, 2013

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This Khmer bas-relief at Banteay Srei is over the west entrance to the court. Banteay Srei, or 'Citadel of Women' was not built by a king as the other Angkor temples. It was built by a Brahmin of royal descent who was the spiritual teacher of King Jayavarman V. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and it was erected in 967 AD. It was 'rediscovered' by French archaeologists in 1914 who described it as a 'Precious Gem' and a 'Jewel in Khmer Art'. It wasn't restored until 1930 and was the first temple to be mainly restored through the anastylosis method. Banteay Srei in Cambodia is the only temple carved in hard pink sandstone in the Angkor region. This picture was taken on 16 August 2012, Sig...