East Mebon - Angkor, Cambodia
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N 13° 26.795 E 103° 55.248
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The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple at Angkor. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir.
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Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 05/15/2012
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The East Mebon was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king. Built in the general style of Pre Rup, the East Mebon was dedicated in 953 AD. It is located about 7 km from Angkor Wat.
The East Mebon temple has two enclosing walls and three tiers. It includes the full array of durable Khmer construction materials: sandstone, brick, laterite and stucco. At the top is a central tower on a square platform, surrounded by four smaller towers at the platform’s corners. The towers are of brick; holes that formerly anchored stucco are visible.
Visitors looking out from the upper level today are left to imagine the vast expanses of water that formerly surrounded the temple. Four landing stages at the base give reminder that the temple was once reached by boat.
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