Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in the Angkor archaeological park with four entrance gates adorned with stone faces. These are connected by galleries and courtyards that lead to a central sanctuary decorated with carvings.

The temple was built in 1185 under King Jayavarman VII and served as a Buddhist monastery and education center in the Khmer Empire. This establishment marked an important phase of religious transformation in the kingdom.

The walls display carvings of Buddhist stories and scenes from daily life in ancient Cambodia. These reliefs offer insight into how people lived and what they valued in those times.

You can explore the temple on marked paths that guide you through galleries, courtyards, and halls. A visit typically takes about one hour and lets you see all the main areas.

The temple uses two different materials: laterite and sandstone, which together form its structure. In some places, tree roots have grown through the ancient walls and shape how the place looks today.

Location: Angkor Thom

Inception: 1185

Part of: Angkor

GPS coordinates: 13.42981,103.89825

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47