Also built by Jayavarman, Banteay Kdei follows the Ta Prohm monastic pattern. A small paved terrace leads to the sanctuary's twin courtyards. In the center of the courtyards are mysterious square pillars with handles the significance of which still torments archaeology students today. Similar pillars can also be seen in Ta Prohm and Preah Khan. Recently a large quantity of Buddha images were found underground, buried for unknown reasons. Restoration work is presently underway at the site.
Another Description:
Middle of the 12th Century to beginning the 13th Century
by Jayavarman VII (reigned 1181-1220)
Citadel of the Chambers
Banteay Kdei, on the shore of Srah Srang, was built as a Buddhist monastic complex by Jayavarman II. Due to the poor building material used to construct it - low quality sandstone that is prone to crumbling. In addition, poor craftsmanship contributed to Banteay Kdei's dilapidated condition today.
It is similar in style to Ta Prohm a stone's throw away, but smaller, less ornate (at least, judging from what remains to be seen) and less overtaken by nature. A typical visit begins at the East Gopura near Srah Srang, , walking from east to west, across the compound, through the ruins, and out again, through to the gopura on the other side.
Another Description:
Middle of the 12th Century to beginning the 13th Century
by Jayavarman VII (reigned 1181-1220)
Citadel of the Chambers
Banteay Kdei, on the shore of Srah Srang, was built as a Buddhist monastic complex by Jayavarman II. Due to the poor building material used to construct it - low quality sandstone that is prone to crumbling. In addition, poor craftsmanship contributed to Banteay Kdei's dilapidated condition today.
It is similar in style to Ta Prohm a stone's throw away, but smaller, less ornate (at least, judging from what remains to be seen) and less overtaken by nature. A typical visit begins at the East Gopura near Srah Srang, , walking from east to west, across the compound, through the ruins, and out again, through to the gopura on the other side.
