Srah Srang

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Srah Srang is a large, ornate baray (royal bathing pond) in the Angkor temple complex of Cambodia, known for its scenic sunrise views and intricately carved landing terrace.

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Srah Srang canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
baray
reservoir
access eastern embankment
approxLength 700 metres
approxWidth 350 metres
builtCentury 10th century
builtDuringPeriod Khmer Empire
constructedBy Kavindrarimathana
constructedUnder King Rajendravarman II
linked to: Rajendravarman II
country Cambodia
culturalSignificance example of Khmer hydraulic engineering
royal leisure and ritual site
dedicatedTo Buddha
function ritual bathing place
royal reservoir
hasFeature garuda carvings
landing terrace
laterite steps
lion statues
naga balustrades
sandstone terrace
hasIsland central island (now mostly submerged)
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor
knownFor ornate terrace carvings
royal bathing pond
sunrise views
locatedIn Angkor Archaeological Park
Siem Reap Province
locatedNear Angkor Wat
Banteay Kdei
material laterite
sandstone
nearbyCity Siem Reap
linked to: Siem Reap Province
orientation east–west
originalReligion Hinduism
partOf Angkor temple complex
region Angkor
religion Buddhism
renovatedCentury 12th century
renovatedUnder King Jayavarman VII
linked to: Jayavarman VII
shape rectangular
tourism popular tourist attraction
viewDirection east-facing
waterSource Angkor hydraulic network
rainwater

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Prasat Kravan nearbyTemple Srah Srang
Banteay Kdei nearbySite Srah Srang
Pre Rup near Srah Srang