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.

BANTEAY KDEI - Siem Reap, Cambodia

We visited Banteay Kdei in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is a two-part posting on this Buddhist temple in the style of Angkor Wat/Bayon. It was constructed in the late 12th and early 13th century C.E. during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.



The plaque describing Banteay Kdei restoration



The entrance road to the Banteay Kdei Temple



The side view of the Banteay Kdei temple







Sprawling, largely un-restored, monastic complex in much the same style as Ta Prohm. It was originally constructed over the site of an earlier temple, and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under Jayavarman VII. (To be continued).