Spean Khmeng (Ta Saeng) I

From Beyond Angkor
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Spean Khmeng
Native Nameស្ពានក្មេង
BA#C1306043
CISARK#3706
SizeSmall
ConditionIntact
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageTa Saeng
CommuneRonak Ser
DistrictSangkum Thmei
ProvincePreah Vihear
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.39886, 104.71058
History
Founded12th Century
BuilderJayavarman VII
Art StyleBayon
MaterialLaterite



BA PRASATNAME NO..jpg
0.00
(0 votes)


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. A small bridge weighing in at approximately 13m x 6.5m long with 4 arches and a height up just under 3m. Scattered on site are fragments of the sandstone naga balustrade that would of adorned both sides of the bridge.


Map Location


Image Gallery

If you would like to upload additional images to the gallery, please refer to the Upload Instructions guide

Historic Archive

A collection of historic photographs, artist sketches, maps etc. (Please ensure that anything you do upload is free of copyright and/or you have permission from the original photographer/artist/author to share)

Nearby Sites

External Links

Links to additional resources such as articles, websites, videos etc.

References


Comments

Loading comments...