Located a short distance away from the Angkor Archaeological Park is the small temple of Banteay Srei, considered by many to be the most beautiful of all. The temple is made of a pinkish sandstone and intricately carved with fantastic scenes.
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Indra and Erawan Pediment showing Indra riding Erawan.
Date: 27 Jan 07
Owner: Michael
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Doorways Simple but beautifully carved door frame.
Date: 3 Feb 07
Owner: Michael
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Gods and Demons Another pediment close-up
Date: 3 Feb 07
Owner: Michael
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Banteay Srei Overall view from across the moat.
Date: 27 Jan 07
Owner: Michael
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Entry Pediment One of the pediments from the multi-layered entry.
Date: 27 Jan 07
Owner: Michael
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Central Sanctuary Entry The entry to the central sanctuary.
Date: 3 Feb 07
Owner: Michael
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Central Sanctuary The central sanctuary of Banteay Srei.
Date: 27 Jan 07
Owner: Michael
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Lintel Carving One of the lintel carvings of a Vishnu legend.
Date: 3 Feb 07
Owner: Michael
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Krishna Killing Kamsa The west pediment of the north library.
Date: 27 Jan 07
Owner: Michael
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