Spean Khmeng (Srayang)

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Spean Khmeng
Native Nameស្ពានក្មេង
Alternative nameSpean O Romchek
BA#C1304148
CISARK#5852
SizeSmall
ConditionRuin
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageRomchek
CommuneSrayang
DistrictKulen
ProvincePreah Vihear
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.82203, 104.49520
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 along the royal roads leading from Angkor to the far stretches of the empire. This particular bridge sits on the highway connecting Angkor Thom to Prasat Preah Khan (Kampong Svay).

A small bridge weighing in at only 15m long x 7m wide and about 5m high, with 5 corbelled arches.


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Youtube Cambodianguide TV - Angkorian Road Network and Bridges

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