Banteay Srei Temple

      

             Constructed      : Late 10^th century – 967

             Religion              : Hindu

             Style                     : Banteay Srey

             King                      : Rajendravarman II (944-968) & Jayavarman V (968-1001)

           Location               : At 37km in north east of Siem Reap, and about 20km from the large circuit, the       road of Banteay Srey is very practicable and now indicated well.

Comment : Jewel of Khmer art, this temple with restricted dimensions is well outside the whole of Angkor, in a zone still difficult to access a short time ago, which explains its relatively late discovery and its restoration which intervened only after the complete release in 1924.

It emanates from this small temple a very special softness, a kind of undoubtedly calms mainly with the color of the stones used for its construction, a pink liking which slightly changes color with the sun. The many sculptures, their smoothness and their excellent state of conservation contribute to the charm of this unit.

The term of “Banteay Srey” can be translated by “fortress of the women” but it’s real significance differs according to various interpretation. Some say that this temple was reserved to the women, or that many women there found, but most probable in our eyes is that according to which the temple would have been built in homage to the women.

The visit of Bnteay Srey is to be envisaged over at least a half-day, visits that one will be able to combine with that of Run Ta Ek eco-village, Banteay Samre temple and, on the return at the end of the afternoon with the splendid sunset visible from the top of Pre rub temple.

Copy from Hotel directly book on page 150-151