Prasat Baksei Chamkrong
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For the Cambodian rock band, see Baksey Cham Krong.
Baksei Chamkrong (/ˈbækseɪ ˌtʃæmkrɒŋ/; Khmer: ប្រាសាទបក្សីចាំក្រុង, Prasat Băksei Chămkrŏng, pronounced [ɓaksəj camkroŋ]) is a small Hindu temple located in the Angkor complex (Siem Reap, Cambodia). It is dedicated to Shiva and used to hold a golden image of him. The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. It was dedicated to Yasovarman by his son, King Harshavarman I.[1]: 114 [2]: 70, 75 The temple was completed by Rajendravarman II (944–968).[3]
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Baksei Chamkrong | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Province | Siem Reap |
Deity | Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Angkor |
Country | Cambodia |
Geographic coordinates | 13.4253122°N 103.8581318°E / 13.4253122; 103.8581318 |
Architecture | |
Type | Khmer (Bakheng to Koh Ker style) |
Creator | Harshavarman I, restored by Rajendravarman II |
Completed | 968 |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 tower |
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
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