Ak Yum
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Ak Yum (Khmer: អកយំ, Âk Yum [ʔɑːk jom]) is an ancient temple in the Angkor region of Cambodia.[2]: 350, 352 Helen Jessup dates the temple to the 8th century, and states it is the oldest known example of "temple mountain" in Southeast Asia.[3][4]
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Ak Yum | |
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ប្រាសាទអកយំ | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Province | Siem Reap |
Deity | Gambhiresvara |
Location | |
Location | Angkor |
Country | Cambodia |
Geographic coordinates | 13°25′28″N 103°46′36″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Khmer (Kompong Preah style[1]) |
Completed | 2nd half of the 8th century AD |
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The historical significance of Ak Yum far outweighs its ruined appearance although the grassy mound set in a grove of trees makes it a popular tourist attraction as a starting point for a tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park.