Neak Pean, Island temple in Cambodia
Neak Pean is a circular artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular body of water.
Constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, Neak Pean is part of the Angkor complex.
The temple reflects the Hindu-Buddhist cosmology, depicting the sacred Himalayan lake Anavatapta.
Visitors to Neak Pean can explore it within the larger tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Its design is thought to represent a mythical Himalayan lake that cures illnesses.
Location: Khmer Empire
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