Spean Khvav

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Spean Khvav
Native Nameស្ពានខ្វាវ
Alternative nameSpean Bak, Spean Borann
BA#C1704030
CISARK#1599
IK#233.01
SizeMedium
ConditionIntact
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageO
CommuneKhvav
DistrictChikreng
ProvinceSiem Reap
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.41946, 104.48481
History
Founded12th Century
BuilderJayavarman VII
Art StyleBayon
MaterialLaterite



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Site Size & Condition: Ancient Bridge Spean Khvav (ស្ពានខ្វាវ - Pronounced: Spien K'vaor) 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 about 26m x 7m and about 3m high with 7 corbelled arches. Beside the laterite bridge, are the remains of a pair of sandstone naga balustrades.


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