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Neak Pean – an Artificial Island in the Jayatataka Baray

Published: Jul 16, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Neak Pean is an artificial island in the Jayatataka Baray near Preah Khan Temple in Angkor, Cambodia. The island has a Buddhist temple surrounded by four connected pools.

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple

When was it built?

Neak Pean was built by King Jayavarman VII (a king of the Khmer Empire from (reigned 1181 to 1218). The construction was completed in the 12th century.

It was initially designed as a hospital.

There are four connected pools around the island representing Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Originally, there were also statues of the Four Great Animals: Horse, Elephant, Bull, and Lion. The only surviving sculpture is the sculpture of the Horse Balaha (the Flying Horse).

Where is it?

Neak Pean is an artificial island in the Jayatataka Baray – a manmade reservoir situated near Preah Khan Temple in Angkor, Cambodia.  The island has a Buddhist temple surrounded by four connected pools.

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Near Jayatataka Baray, Cambodia

Near Jayatataka Baray, Cambodia

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

Jayatataka Baray Surrounding Neak Pean Temple next to the Preah Khan Temple

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