Baksei Chamkrong, Hindu temple in Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia.
The temple consists of four square laterite tiers that decrease in size, culminating in a brick sanctuary reaching 13 meters in height.
Built around 947 CE during King Harshavarman I's reign and completed by Rajendravarman II, this temple marked the first use of durable materials at Angkor.
The temple name translates to 'The Temple of the Laying Bird' in Khmer, referencing a legend where a large bird protected a king during combat.
Located 150 meters north of Phnom Bakheng and 80 meters from Angkor Thom's south gate, visitors should enter through the eastern entrance.
The sandstone doorframe contains inscriptions praising early Khmer kings and bears Chinese and Japanese characters from the 17th century.
Location: Angkor
Founders: Harshavarman I
Part of: Angkor
GPS coordinates: 13.42523,103.85807
Latest update: March 20, 2025 14:38
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