Sra Srang

Temples of Angkor


Just east of Banteay Kdei is a basin of earlier construction, Sra Srang, measuring 800m by 400m, which was reserved for the king and his wives. A tiny island in the middle once bore a wooden temple, of which only the stone base remains. This is a beautiful body of water from which to take in a quiet sunrise.


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1. Banteay Kdei & Sra Srang

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2. Prasat Kravan

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3. Ta Prohm

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4. Pre Rup

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5. Eastern Baray

1.47 MILES

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6. Eastern Mebon

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7. Ta Keo

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8. Spean Thmor

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