Phimeanakas Temple

Phimeanakas Temple
Location: Angkor Thom, north of the Bayon
King:     several
Date:     Late 10th century
Religion:     Hindu
Access:     At the west side.
   

Coming through the woods from the Baphuon temple you pass the sandstone wall of Phimeanakas at the south gate. You'd better stay on the path, as landmines are still bundant in Cambodia! The temple

is essentially a three-level temple mount with little decoration. The sanctuary itself is in a bad condition, the walls and stairways are slowly sagging. If you want to climb to the upper level better use the western stairway..


         The grounds were once crowded with wooden housing for the king and its court. Little remains today, the jungle has reclaimed almost everything. I think this contributes a lot to the charm of the complex, and I hope it will be decided to leave it in it's present state.