Really want to visit this restoration site. I Love Srah Srang!! @Srass Sang ---------------------------------------------- At present Srah Srang measures 700 by 350 m and is still partially flooded. As other Barays, maybe there was a temple standing on an artificial island in the middle of it, as suggested by finding of a basement. The landing-stage, opposite the entrance to Banteay Kdei, is a popular site for viewing the sunrise. It is cruciform, flanked by Nāga Balustrades which end with the upright head of a serpent, mounted by a Garuda with its wings unfurled. The steps that lead down to the water are flanked by two guardian lions. History *************** It was dug in the mid-10th century, by initiative of Kavindrarimathana, Buddhist minister of Rajendravarman II. It was later modified around the year 1200 by Jayavarman VII, who also added the laterite landing-stage at its western side, probably because the East Baray had been overwhelmed by sediment and had begun malfunctioning. French archaeological expeditions have found a necropolis close to it. #Sharemé #ArchaeoSopheak #SopheakNov
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:09:23 +0000
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