Banteay Samre

Large, comparatively flat temple displaying distinctively Angkor Wat-style architecture and artistry. The  temple underwent extensive restoration this century by archaeologists using the anastylosis method. Banteay

Banteay Prei

Small, untouristed temple near Neak Pean. Similar to Ta Som in architectural/artistic style and scale. Some of the apsara and Buddhist-themed lintel carvings are in pretty good condition. Oddly small doors and windows. Quiet, meditative spot.

Banteay Kdei

Sprawling, largely unrestored, monastic complex in much the same style as Ta Prohm. It was originally constructed over

Baksei Chamkrong

Date of Construction:Mid 10th century C.E. Religious Affiliation:Hinduism Patron or King:Harshavarman I Artistic/Archeo. Style:Bakheng Location:AAP/PC - Near the South Gate of Angkor Thom Duration of Visit:10-15 minutes Time to Visit:Anytime Photography Notes: Faces east Position: 13d25'31N  103d51'29E

Bakong

Date of Construction:Late 9th century C.E. Religious Affiliation:Hinduism Patron or King:Indravarman I Artistic/Archeo Style:Bakong Location:AAP - Roluos Group Location of Entrance:East gate Duration of Visit:45 minutes Time to Visit:Anytime, but the morning light is best on this east facing temple. Photography Notes:Morning (ruin faces east) Position: 13d20'09N  103d58'26E

Angkor Wat

Angkor Thom

Date of Construction:Late 12th - Early 13th century C.E. Religious Affiliation:Buddhist Patron or King:Jayavarman VII Artistic/Archeo. Style:Bayon Location:Angkor Thom Duration of Visit:See individual temple listings   Position (Center, Bayon): 13d26'28N  103d51'31E

Angkor Thom (Big Angkor) is a 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian empire. After Jayavarman VII recaptured the Angkorian capital from the Cham invaders in 1181, he began a massive building campaign

Ak Yom Temple

The historically important ruins of a small brick and sandstone temple in very

poor condition. The earliest elements date from the pre-Angkorian 8th century.

Inscriptions indicate that a temple dedicated to the Hindu ‘god of the depths’

was previously located on the same spot. Ak Yom is the earliest known example

 of the 'temple-mountain' architectural design formula, which was to become a

primary design formula for many of the Angkorian period temples including Angkor Wat.