Preah Khan is a huge monastic complex full of carvings and passages. It originally served as a monastery and school for 1000 monks and was for a short period of time the residence of King Jayavarman VII during reconstruction of his permanent residence at Angkor Thom. Preah Khan means sacred sword. It is dedicated to the King's Father.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Temples of Angkor - Preah Khan (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Preah Khan is a huge monastic complex full of carvings and passages. It originally served as a monastery and school for 1000 monks and was for a short period of time the residence of King Jayavarman VII during reconstruction of his permanent residence at Angkor Thom. Preah Khan means sacred sword. It is dedicated to the King's Father.
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