Preah Khan was built on the site where Jayavarman VII defeated the invading Chams in 1191. It is one of the largest temples in Angkor after Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. We entered by the West Gate and left by the East Gate.
The Gods and Demons holding a serpent depicting the Churning of the Ocean of Milk in front of the West Gate
Garuda holding a naga
Stupa in the middle of the temple
Naga
A double storey building with round pillars
Many unknown headless statues
Another row of gods and demons at the East Gate
The East Gate
A row of boundary stones on each side of the road leading to the temple
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