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Tonle Sap Lake
Further afield
Kratie and Mekong
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Banteay Srey Jewel in the crown of of the Angkor Temples
Lilies in moat
Banteay Srey
Inner Sanctuary The small Hindu temple of Banteay Srey (or Srei) has the finest of all the carvings of the temples of Angkor. Situated 35kms from Siem Reap Banteay Srei is a place of breathtaking beauty. Get there early to avoid the crowds!
Banteay Srey causeway taken against the light Although known as the Citadel of woman, and the carvings have been attributed to that of women; it is likely that only male sculptors would have worked on it The quarry where the stone came from is unknown. Banteay Srey is unique in that the pink sandstone used in its construction is seen nowhere else in Angkor. The fine nature of the stone enabled the artisans to carve with a delicacy and three dimensionality, which is rarely seen outside of India and not at all in South East Asia. Banteay Srey is among the oldest of the Angkor monuments, being built in the 10th century. Like many of the great Hindu temples; Bantey Srey was dedicated to Vishnu. Known as both life-giver and destroyer, Vishnu is one of the most revered Hindu gods.
Banteay Srey Library
Gable or fronton
Fronton
Inner sanctuary
Intricate detail on lintel
Detail from pillar
All images and text © Dave Perkes 2006 www.peaceofangkor.com
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