Srah Srang

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The object depicted measures 700m by 350m

Information about the creation of the object depicted in the image: mid-10th century

Information about the alteration of the object depicted in the image: late 12th to early 13th century

Information about the restoration of the object depicted in the image: 1920, 1963, 1965

Srah Srang ("Royal Basin") was built by the chief architect of King Rajendravarman, Kavindrarimathana, in the middle of the tenth century. The landing-stage and sandstone terrace facing the banks date to the late twelfth century, during the reign of Jayavarman VII. The terrace is adorned with naga balustrades and sculptures of garudas and lion figures, characteristic of the Bayon style.

Source for information about the object depicted in the image: Glaize, Maurice. Les Monuments du Groupe d'Angkor. Paris: J. Maisonneuve, 1993. Freeman M. and C. Jacques. Ancient Angkor. London: Thames and Hudson, 1999.

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