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    Preah Khan - A Temple Set Among Trees and Lush Vegetation

    Published: Jul 15, 2019 / Leave a Comment

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    Preah Khan is a 12th-century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Preah Khan is famous for its many trees that grow through the temple ruins and the lush vegetation surrounding the temple.

    The roots of a tree at the Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    The roots of a tree at the Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    What is Preah Khan?

    Preah Khan is a 12th-century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It was built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII (a king of the Khmer Empire from 1181 to 1218). He built this temple in honor of his father.

    Preah Khan temple

    Preah Khan temple

    Where is it located?

    Preah Khan is located northeast of Angkor Thom and northwest of the Eastern Mebon, Cambodia.  Preah Khan is located about 7 or 8 km away from Angkor Wat.

    Preah Khan temple

    Preah Khan temple

    Road to Preah Khan

    The Preah Khan is located in tranquil surroundings among lush vegetation.  The road that leads to the temple is peaceful and serene.

    Road to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Road to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Road to Preah Khan

    Road to Preah Khan

    Entrance to Preah Khan

    The main entrance to Preah Khan faces the East. A causeway extends across a moat in front of the entrance.   The causeway is lined with stone figures.

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Entrance to Preah Khan, Cambodia

    Temple complex

    Preah Khan has been largely unrestored and is still covered with jungle and lush vegetation.  There are huge trees and tree roots that grow through the temple ruins.

    Tree roots at Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Tree roots at Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Preah Khan temple complex near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    House of Fire

    House of Fire (also called Vahnigriha) is a stone building located within Preah Khan area.

    House of Fire near Preah Khan, Cambodia

    House of Fire near Preah Khan, Cambodia

    House of Fire near Preah Khan, Cambodia

    House of Fire near Preah Khan, Cambodia

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