Banteay Srei - (means Citadel of the Women) Constructed began on 967

Banteay Srei is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art. A Hindi temple dedicated to Shiva. It is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and includes some of the finest stone carving seen anywhere on the planet. It is one of the smallest sites of Angkor. It is wonderfully well preserved and many of tis carvings are three-dimentional. The stone scultures are said to have been built by women as the elaborate carvings are too fine for the hand of a man.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006


more head carvings, apparently hindu gods

posted by Caths Blog Home Page @ 7:00 PM

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