Banteay Kdei in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Banteay Kdei - As with other works of Jayavarman VII's era, it is a tightly packed architectural muddle, which kike Bayon, suffered from several changes in the plans at the time of construction. It was also built using an inferior grade of sandstone and using poor construction techniques, leading to much of the deterioration visible today.



Banteay Kdei Temple

























A restoration project is underway on many of the towers and corridors, and some areas are blocked off. The foundation steel of the temple has not been found so there is no record of to whom it is dedicated.

The 13th century vandalism of Buddha images that is seen on many Jayavarman VII temples is quite apparent on Banteay Kdei.