Tag: <span>citadel of chambers</span>

Date: 13 May 2018

We were on our home stretch. After starting the day at Angkor Wat, followed by visits to Bayon, Ta Keo and Ta Prohm temples, we were now at the final stop on our tour of Angkor Archeological Park.

Banteay Kdei entrance Siem Reap — With our one day ticket, we visited 5 temple structures… but mind you, there are many more places you can visit if you have the time or you buy the multi-day ticket. See this post for details about the various tickets.

Traditional art Siem Reap Cambodia — We saw some artisans handcrafting some stencil-like art pieces. Quite impressive!

Banteay Kdei shops Siem Reap — You need to walk past these shops and stalls before you get to Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei was built in the mid-12th to early 13th century AD during the reign of Jayavarman VII. Lore says Jayavarman VII was accused of wasting money on extravagant temple building projects while ignoring society and other duties… but that shouldn’t be a shocker by now. It’s not like you walk past remains of universities or villages in Angkor park.

Banteay Kdei ruins Siem Reap — Banteay Kdei translates to “A Citadel of Chambers”

Banteay kdei citadel Siem Reap — Banteay Kdei is one long temple

Banteay kdei chambers Siem Reap — You keep walking straight down

Banteay kdei pillar held up Siem Reap — Some pillars are merely held up using wooden logs

Banteay kdei window Siem Reap — Honestly, by now me and my girlfriend were pretty bored and not very keen to spend much time at Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei corridor Siem Reap — So we just kept walking through the central corridor until we reached the end

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