Spean (Khvav) I

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Spean
Native Nameស្ពាន
BA#C1704025
CISARK#2495
IK#233.06
SizeSmall
ConditionIntact
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageKhvav
CommuneKhvav
DistrictChikreng
ProvinceSiem Reap
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.41122, 104.57257
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. This particular bridge is 13m long and 7m wide. A pair of sandstone naga balustrade would of aligned both sides of the laterite bridge. Fragments of a balustrade can be seen in situ.


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