Angkor Thom Spean Tonle Om
| Native Name | អង្គរធំស្ពានទន្លេអុំ |
|---|---|
| Alternative name | Angkor Thom South Gate Bridge, Angkor Thom South Gate Causeway |
| BA# | C1710395 |
| CISARK# | 1008 |
| IK# | 473.05 |
| 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 | 13.42702, 103.85953 |
| History | |
| Founded | Late 12th Century |
| Builder | Jayavarman VII |
| Art Style | Bayon |
| Material | Sandstone |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Deity | Buddha, Lokeshvara |
| UNESCO Inscription | 1992 |
Angkor Thom Spean Tonle Om (អង្គរធំស្ពានទន្លេអុំ - Pronounced: Ong-kor Tom S'pien Ton-leh Om)
The ancient 'bridge' or causeway outside the South Gate of Angkor Thom.
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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Gopura and moat seen from west of the south gate.
South causeway looking north.
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Nearby Sites
- Angkor
- Angkor Thom Khloung Thvear Tonle Om
- Angkor Thom Spean Tonle Om
- Prasat Baksei Chamkrong
- Prasat Bei (Siem Reap)
- Prasat Phnom Bakheng
- Prasat Rong Lmong
- Prasat Sak Kraop (Siem Reap)
- Prasat Sak Kraop II
- Prasat Thma Bay Ka-aek
- Trapeang Ta Kuch
- Tuol (Baksei Chamkrong)
- Tuol (Rong Lmong)
- Wat Preah Ang Kong Chom
- Wat Preah Si Ar Metrei
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