Spean Khmeng (Chikreng)

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Spean Khmeng
Native Nameស្ពានក្មេង
Alternative nameSpean Borann Kambao Or, Spean Kobo On, Spean Thma, Spean Thmor
BA#C1704021
CISARK#318
IK#221
SizeMedium
ConditionIntact
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageChong Spean
CommuneKhvav
DistrictChikreng
ProvinceSiem Reap
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.42442, 104.39894
History
Founded12th Century
BuilderJayavarman VII
Art StyleBayon
MaterialLaterite



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Site Size & Condition: Ancient Bridge Spean Khmeng (ស្ពានក្មេង - Pronounced: Spien K'meng)

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 35m long and 7m wide, with 8 corbelled arches. A collapsed sandstone naga balustrade is also evident around the laterite bridge.


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Youtube CambodianguideTV - Spean Thmor Bridge, Ancient Road Network

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