Monday, July 14, 2014

Preah Khan Temple

          Preah Khan temple is also a popular direction for tourists who go to visit Siem Reap province. This temple in near Angkor Thom too with the distance is around two kilometers. Therefore, visitors are easy to reach this place. They can go there after exploring many wonderful things at Angkor Thom. King Jaya-varman VII built Preah Khan temple in 1191 AD to dedicate to his father. This temple constructed on the battle site between Khmer and Chams, and it was the place that King Jaya-varman VII defeated the Chams. This mention is based on the inscription at this temple. This temple showed the power of Khmer Empire that always won the invasion from enemies. 













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