Spean (Damdaek)

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Spean
Native Nameស្ពាន
Alternative nameSpean Toch, Spean Chhaap, Spean Kilo 275, Spean Km 275
BA#C1711026
CISARK#1727
IK#577.01
SizeSmall
ConditionTuol
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageKampong Ko Muoy
CommuneDamdaek
DistrictSoutr Nikom
ProvinceSiem Reap
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.25447, 104.10634
History
Founded12th Century
BuilderJayavarman VII
Art StyleBayon
MaterialLaterite



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Site Size & Condition: Ancient Bridge Spean (ស្ពាន - Pronounced: Spien) one of the many historic bridges built by King Jayavarman VII that spans the Royal roads leading out from Angkor to the far stretches of the empire. The bridge is no longer visible besides a few laterite blocks that lay within the area, a new concrete bridge sits in place of the ancient bridge.


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