Spean Chares
| Native Name | ស្ពានចារេះ |
|---|---|
| BA# | C1713173 |
| CISARK# | 3921 |
| Size | Medium |
| Condition | Intact |
| Type | Ancient Bridge |
| Location | |
| Village | Rahal |
| Commune | Ta Siem |
| District | Svay Leu |
| Province | Siem Reap |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 13.60273, 104.27428 |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th Century |
| Builder | Jayavarman VII |
| Art Style | Bayon |
| Material | Laterite |
Spean Chares (ស្ពានចារេះ - Pronounced: Spien Jah-rehs!) 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. A medium sized laterite bridge along the ancient highway that is approximately 30m x 9m, has 9 corbelled arches and fragments of a pair of sandstone naga balustrades.
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