Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009
Preah Khan means "Sacred Sword", it was built in 1191 during the reign of King Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his father, Dharnindravarman II. There is a causeway lead to the temple are bordered by the stone statues carrying a long nine-headed Naga (sacred cobra) symbolized the Churning the Sea of Milk.
Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009
This complex includes a set of four concentric enclosures are longer to the east and west, 800m by 700m, 7m high, a giant sandstone Garudas decorated and spaced at 50m intervals around the enclosure. The garuda is a mythical bird-man, vehicle of Vishu and enemy of the nagas. This giant figure has clawed hands and feet and holds the tail of a naga in each hand.
Taken with Nikon D60, dated May 2009
Preah Khan like most of Jayavarman VII's monuments, and it was Buddhist university, a temple, a kind of monastery, and a city. Much has not been restored at this site, in fact, masonry clutters many of the courtyards, making some exploration hazardous.
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