Prasat Preah Khan| Native Name | ប្រាសាទព្រះខ័នកំពង់ស្វាយ |
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| Alternative name | Prasat Bakan, Preah Khan, Prasat Preah Khan Kampong Svay, Bakan Kampong Svay, Prasat Banteay Khnong |
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| BA# | C1306031 |
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| CISARK# | 208 |
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| IK# | 173 |
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| K Inscription | K.970, K.1019 |
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| Inscr. Location | In situ |
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| Size | Large |
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| Condition | Ruin |
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| Type | Temple |
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| Location |
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| Part of | Preah Khan Kampong Svay, Prasat Preah Khan (Kampong Svay) |
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| Village | Ta Saeng |
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| Commune | Ronak Ser |
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| District | Sangkum Thmei |
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| Province | Preah Vihear |
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| Country | Cambodia |
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| Coordinates | 13.40802, 104.74804 |
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| History |
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| Founded | 11th to 12th Century |
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| Builder | Suryavarman II, Jayavarman VII |
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| Art Style | Angkor Wat, Bayon |
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| Material | Sandstone, Laterite |
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| UNESCO Tentative | 2020 |
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Prasat Preah Khan (ប្រាសាទព្រះខ័នកំពង់ស្វាយ - Pronounced: Pra-sart P'rah Kanh Kuhm-pohng S'vay)
This listing refers to the city's principal sanctuary rather than the overall settlement which is listed as Preah Khan Kampong Svay.
The temple lies within a walled, rectangular enclosure which in turn holds a central position within the outer walls with which it shares a 70-degree alignment. (1) Elaborate gopuras are located at the four cardinal points - each of which has a separate listing. This rectangular, inner enclosure also houses the Bayon-period dharmasala Prasat Kuk (Ta Saeng) and the Suryavarman I era Prasat Kat Kdei, situated to the north and south of the eastern entrance causeway respectively. The enclosed area also includes the curious and, (as far as we know), laterite towers in its northeastern corner - (Prasat Chedei (Sangkum Thmei)) - while various small laterite ruins are discernable, particularly aside the easterna and western entrance causeways.
While the four aforementioned gopuras represent a Bayon-period addition or makeover, the central temple itself displays Angkor Wat style architectural features and is generally considered to have been commissioned by Suryavarman II. (2) Bearing in mind the vast size of the overall settlement and the highly elaborate entrance causeways, bridges and gopuras, the central temple itself is somewhat underwhelming with its relatively small proportions compounded by a pitiful state of repair. (3)
The temple layout is relatively simple, albeit hard to discern today for the casual visitor due to its condition. A second, rectangular and galleried enclosure features extended eastern and western gopuras and smaller northern and southern ones and also includes an eastern terrace and a small pool to the northeast. The third, inner enclosure also possesses four small gopuras, a central shrine and four small auxiliary monuments to the east, presumably representing 'libraries' and fire shrines.
Despite Jayavarman VII seeing fit to add to or upgrade most other structures in the vicinity this central sanctuary largely displays Angkor Wat style features although the site has suffered enormously from the chainsaws and dynamite of looters and intact reliefs and sculptures are today in short supply. (4) On the plus side the site has been cleared of vegetation so what remains is clearly visible although overall the impression is of a smaller Prasat Beng Mealea without the carvings.
(1) The outer enclosure measures some 800m x 1200m although it is actually slightly trapezoid in form with the southern wall being 100m or so longer than the southern wall. This was certainly a delierate choice rather than accidental although we have no idea what may have determined the dimensions.
(2) Certain reliefs of a Buddhist nature may be later additions.
(3) While some kind of Suryavarman I structure is also conceivable at this location, no obvious traces remain today.
(4) The site's remoteness made it a prime target for looters and treasure hunters and indeed, plenty of recent looting is in clear evidence.
Map Location
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Intricately carved causeway at east entrance
Fake window and faceless Devata
Fake door on one of the remaining towers
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