Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor)
Banteay Srei E Pediment
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Banteay Srei, Cambodia
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About Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor)
Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor) in Siem Reap, Banteay Srei, Cambodia is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document stratified deposits. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 28.4 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition submerged. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 30 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1981
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 980 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1920
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
13.5900° N · 103.9600° E · 30 m · 4 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor) — cella with stratified deposits13.5896° N · 103.9607° E
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor) — court with stratified deposits13.5916° N · 103.9591° E
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor) — pylon with stratified deposits13.5887° N · 103.9602° E
- Altar PlatformaltarAltar Platform at Banteay Srei — East Pediment Detail (Siem Reap, Angkor) — altar with stratified deposits13.5894° N · 103.9603° E
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