Banteay Srei Temple's Intricate Stonework
Channel: Cambodianess
Date: 2022-05-15

In the district named after it stands the Banteay Srei temple that, for more than a century, archeologists and researchers have described as enchanting, exquisite, a jewel of Khmer art. Dedicated to Narayana and Shiva, the temple was built in the second part of the 10th century during the reigns of King Rajendravarman II and King Jayavarman V under the guidance of royal teacher Yajñavarāha. 

When visiting the Banteay Srei temple, it is extremely difficult not to be struck by its splendid and astonishing stone art. The use of "pink" sandstone is a unique feature that sets Banteay Srei apart from the other temples. Even though the temple was erected more than 1,000 years ago, the sculptures still remain today due to the quality of the sandstone. In addition, Banteay Srei’s sculpted features are so precisely detailed that some tourists find it incredibly difficult to believe that they are engraved on blocks and blocks of stones. Many even mistake the surface carved for wood or brick. 

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