Angkor Thom Spean Chey
| Native Name | អង្គរធំស្ពានជ័យ |
|---|---|
| Alternative name | Angkor Thom Victory Gate Bridge, Angkor Thom Victory Gate Causeway |
| BA# | C1710396 |
| CISARK# | 370 |
| IK# | 473.01 |
| Size | Large |
| Condition | Intact |
| Type | Ancient Bridge |
| Location | |
| Part of | Yasodharapura III, Angkor Thom, Angkor |
| Commune | Nokor Thom |
| District | Siem Reap Municipality |
| Province | Siem Reap |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 13.44609, 103.87375 |
| History | |
| Founded | Late 12th Century |
| Builder | Jayavarman VII |
| Art Style | Bayon |
| Material | Sandstone |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Deity | Buddha, Lokeshvara |
| UNESCO Inscription | 1992 |
Angkor Thom Spean Chey (អង្គរធំស្ពានជ័យ - Pronounced: Angkor Tom S'pien Jei)
The ancient causeway or 'bridge' just outside the Angkor Thom Victory Gate, which is the 5th gate of Angkor Thom and is aligned with the Royal Palace and Elephant Terrace rather than any of the cardinal points.
This particularly picturesque gate is in good condition and is at present on the main route between Angkor Thom to Prasat Thommanon, Prasat Chau Say Tevoda and Prasat Ta Keo (Siem Reap).
The causeway spans across Angkor Thom's moat measuring approximately 100m and is flanked on both sides with demons and gods pulling on a 9 headed naga.
The symbolism is still debated and while there's an obvious connection with the Churning of the Sea of Milk creation myth, 'Rainbow Bridges' are also considered to represent the connection between the world of man (outside the walls) and the realm of the gods, (inside). The north gate is one of the best-preserved and far less busy than the popular south one.
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Nearby Sites
- Angkor Thom Khloung Thvear Chey
- Angkor Thom Khloung Thvear Khmaoch
- Angkor Thom Laterite Edicule N
- Angkor Thom Laterite Steps
- Angkor Thom Spean Chey
- Angkor Thom Spean Khmaoch
- Prasat Chau Say Tevoda
- Prasat Leak Neang (Nokor Thom)
- Prasat Ta Keo (Siem Reap)
- Prasat Thommanon
- Prasat Top Khang Kaeut
- Spean Thma (Nokor Thom)
- Tuol (Angkor) I
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