Spean Memay (Chong Kal)

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Spean Memay
Native Nameស្ពានមេម៉ាយ
Alternative nameSpean Yeang
BA#C2203003
CISARK#583
IK#718
SizeLarge
ConditionIntact
TypeAncient Bridge
Location
VillageCheung Tien
CommuneCheung Tien
DistrictChong Kal
ProvinceOddor Meanchey
CountryCambodia
Coordinates13.90232, 103.53181
History
Founded12th Century
BuilderJayavarman VII
Art StyleBayon
MaterialLaterite



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Site Size & Condition: Ancient Bridge Spean Memay (ស្ពានមេម៉ាយ - Pronounced: Spien Meh-Maiy) 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 one in particular has 15 arches, is lined by a naga balustrade on both sides and spans 92m x 9.5m.


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