Boundary Stones at Preah Khan

Boundary stones along the eastern causeway to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The niches in the tops once held images of Buddha but these were disfigured when Brahmanism returned in the second half of the 13th century. Some of the boundary stones still have their lotus bud caps at the top.

Eastern Causeway to Preah Khan Temple

Causeway leading to eastern entrance of Preah Khan, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The causeway crosses a large, wide bridge at the moat which surrounds the temple complex. Either side of the bridge is lined with mythological giants holding a naga.

Mythological Giants at Preah Khan Temple

Mythological giants holding naga, a multi-headed serpent, line the bridge across the moat at the eastern entrance to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Mythological Giants at Preah Khan Temple

Mythological giants holding naga, a multi-headed serpent, line the bridge across the moat at the eastern entrance to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Mythological Giants at Preah Khan Temple

Mythological giants holding naga, a multi-headed serpent, line the bridge across the moat at the eastern entrance to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Eastern Entrance Gate to Preah Khan Temple

Eastern entrance gate to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Laterite Enclosure Wall at Preah Khan Temple

Enclosure wall and causeway built with laterite blocks surround Preah Khan Temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Eastern Entrance Gate to Preah Khan Temple

Eastern entrance gate to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Eastern Entrance Gate to Preah Khan Temple

Eastern entrance gate to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Moat at Preah Khan Temple

A moat was built to surround Preah Khan Temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia, and to offer transport to other areas of the Khmer civilization.

Garuda at Preah Khan Temple

Garuda is a bird creature from Hindu mythology that has a mix of eagle and human features. It represents birth and heaven, and is the enemy of all snakes. These carved garudas surround the temple complex of Preah Khan, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia.

Garuda at Preah Khan Temple

Garuda is a bird creature from Hindu mythology that has a mix of eagle and human features. It represents birth and heaven, and is the enemy of all snakes. These carved garudas surround the temple complex of Preah Khan, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia.

Mythological Giants at Preah Khan Temple

Mythological giants holding naga, a multi-headed serpent, line the bridge across the moat at the eastern entrance to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Eastern Entrance Gate to Preah Khan Temple

Eastern entrance gate to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Moat at Preah Khan Temple

A moat was built to surround Preah Khan Temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia, and to offer transport to other areas of the Khmer civilization.

Eastern Causeway to Preah Khan Temple

Causeway leading to eastern entrance of Preah Khan, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The causeway crosses a large, wide bridge at the moat which surrounds the temple complex. Either side of the bridge is lined with mythological giants holding a naga.

Eastern Causeway to Preah Khan Temple

Causeway leading to eastern entrance of Preah Khan, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The causeway crosses a large, wide bridge at the moat which surrounds the temple complex. Either side of the bridge is lined with mythological giants holding a naga.

Boundary Stones at Preah Khan

Boundary stones along the eastern causeway to Preah Khan temple, part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The niches in the tops once held images of Buddha but these were disfigured when Brahmanism returned in the second half of the 13th century. Some of the boundary stones still have their lotus bud caps at the top.

Trail to Baray of Preah Khan

Trail through the jungle to Baray of Preah Khan lookout. The baray, or reservoir lies within Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. The nursery supplies new plants to rehabilitate the Park.

Viewpoint for Baray of Preah Khan

Lookout area for Baray of Preah Khan, a large ancient reservoir, now part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Viewpoint for Baray of Preah Khan

Lookout area for Baray of Preah Khan, a large ancient reservoir, now part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Viewpoint for Baray of Preah Khan

Lookout area for Baray of Preah Khan, a large ancient reservoir, now part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Viewpoint for Baray of Preah Khan

Lookout area for Baray of Preah Khan, a large ancient reservoir, now part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Viewpoint for Baray of Preah Khan

Lookout area for Baray of Preah Khan, a large ancient reservoir, now part of Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia