East Baray, Reservoir archaeological site in Angkor, Cambodia
The East Baray reservoir extends over 7.8 kilometers in length and 2.1 kilometers in width, forming a massive rectangular water storage structure.
Construction of the East Baray began during King Suryavarman I's reign in the 11th century, designed to support agricultural development through water management.
The reservoir represents the technical knowledge of Khmer civilization, demonstrating their mastery of hydraulic engineering for agricultural water distribution.
Visitors access the East Baray through guided tours from Siem Reap, exploring the ancient water system and surrounding archaeological remains.
Archaeological investigations near the East Baray revealed a stone inscription from 713 AD mentioning Queen Jayadevi's rice fields.
Part of: Angkor
GPS coordinates: 13.44756,103.92192
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:31
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