Program Tours

 CHRONOLOGY OF SIEM REAP ANGKOR WAT 

Angkor complex is the soul of Khmer(90% of Cambodia Population). Angkor is the Khmer art and civilization, represents the spiritual heart and identity of the Khmer people and the power of Khmer Kingdom in the past that preside over most of present day Southeast Asia from 800 to 1,430. Angkor complex consists of  more than 100 Monuments which they spreads over and area of more than 400 square kilometers. Angkor the most famous, largest ancient temples and one of the seven wonders of the world. They were built between 7th-13th century by Khmer kings when the Khmer civilization was at it height of its extraordinary creativity. It's magnificent architecture as the evidence of the Khmer strong belief in religions-Hinduism. King Jayavarman VII is one of the powerful Khmer kings in that period. The most visited temples in Angkor area are Angkor wat
(Word Heritage), Angkor Thom, Bayon, Bapour, Phimeanakas, Takeo, Ta Promhm, Banteay Kdei, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Prasat Kravan, Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som, Bantey Srei, Rolous Group...etc.

ANGKOR WAT.

Angkor wat is the largest temple in the world. It's covered an area of 200 hectares, and it was built by king Suryavaraman II in the middle of 12th century over period of around 30 years. On the four sides of the wall, there are the bas relief tells the stories of Hindu and Buddhism religion, and also about 1,600 different sculptures of celestial dancers (Apsara) on the wall of this temple.

ANGKOR THOM.

Angkor Thom is located the north of Angkor Wat, It was built at the end of 12th Century by king javaraman VII, and dedicated to Buddhism. Bayon  Temple is located in Angkor Thom with great of 54 towers which it's 4 faces each Phimeanakas etc.

BAPUON.

Bapoun was built by Udayadiya varman II in 1060AD and it dedicated to Brahmanism, It was the city center Prior to the construction of Angkor Thom. The wall on the two lavel of the West Side was fashioned into a reclining Buddha 40 meters in length. The structure was in poor condition and can not be visited as it is being restored by EFEEO until 2004.

ELEPHANTS TERRACE.

Elephants Terrace was built under Jayavarman VII, It measures 350 Meters and is decorated with carvings, including elephants in hunting scences, garudas and lions. It was a viewing platform from which kings and their courts watched military display of pomp and pageantry.

LEPER KING TERRACE.

It was built under Jayavaraman VII, At the top of this 7meters platform stands a statue of what thought to be the Leper King. It is in fact Yama, The god and judge of the dead. Stunning Carving
adorning the walls on both sides cover the walkway.

PHIMEANAKAS.

This small mountain temple lies in the middle of the Royal Enclosure. Its name means (Celestial Palace). Rajendravarman built the pyramid and it gallery was added later by Suyavarm I.

ROLUOS GROUP.

Hariharalaya was built during the 9th century and served as the capital of king jayavarman II and ,
later, his son Jayavarman III, The surrouding temples of Bakhong, Preah Kho and Lolei were built during the reign of indravaman I and his son. Together, They represent the beginning of Kmer classical art.

SPEAN THAM.

It was built late of 9th century before the capital of the Khmer empire was moved to Yasodharapura (Angkor) in 905AD, Hariharalaya was the capital, near the modern town of Rolous. Comprised of three important ruins (Bankong, Preah Ko, Lolei).

SRAS SRANG (ROYAL BATH).

Built by king Jayavarman VII at the end of the XIIth-century, It located opposite the Banteay Kdei Complex, this artificial lake was used for ritual bathing by royal.

PHNOM BAKHENG.

It was built in the near vicinity of Angkor by Yacovarman I, son of Indravarman I built this capital Yacodharaqura around the hill of Phnom Bakheng Is the first of the mountain temple.

TAPHROM TEMPLE.

Unlike other temples in Angkor, Ta Prom surrounded  by jungle. It is one of the largest and most attraction temples in Angkor, was built by king Jayavarman VII dedicated this temple to his mother from the mid of 12th to the beginning of 13th century, and dedicated to Barahmansism. It has been left to the all It is a temple of tower, close  Courdyards and narrow corridors, which are often impassable because of the vegetation and the large trees , which give use of stone rather than brick.

BAKONG.

Built by Surayavarman II mid of 12th century is large, restored temple about 3km off of the grand
Circuit Constructed around the same time as Angkor Wat, the similar style is particulary obvious in the Balustrades Condition. Because it is a few kilometers off the grand circuit if is often by passed by visitors. Still, it is a nice little road trip through villages and paddies and the temple itself is worth the extra effort.

BANTEAY SREY.

Built under Jayavaraman V at the second half of the 10th century and dedicated to Brahmanism. This is the small temple but it's carvings so beauty. Banteay Srei is located about 35 km from Siem Reap town on the to Kulen mountain, one of the historical places of Cambodia.

WESTERN BARAY.

Built by king UdaradiTyavarman II in 1060 and also Yacovarman i built the Baray Oriental reservoir. Meansuring 7000 by 1800 meters, the water was diverted from the Siem Reap River. Rajentdravarman erected the Mebon Oriental.
This mountain temple is Guarded places of Cambodia.

PRASAT KRAVAN.

Built by king Harshavarman I in the mid-Xth century and was dedicated to Brahmanism, It is composed of 5 brick towers. Two of them are decorated with bas-relief cut into bricks of the interior walls, representing Vishnu and Lakshmi.

TAKEO.

Built by king Jayavarman V and Suryavarman I in 1000AD. This mountain temple is an imposing 5-tier pyramid, which was one of the l 1st Angkorian monuments Built entirely in sanstone. Its decoration was never completed.

PREAH KHAN.

Built by Jayavarman VII at the second half of the XIth century and dedicated to Buddhism, It is composed of a square pool with 4 smaller square pool arranged on Each axis. In the main one is a circular island encircled by 2 Nagas.

BAYON.

Built by Jayavarman VII at the exact center of the city of Angkor Thom, it is unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling facese fo Avalokiteshvara. Its very well preserved bas-reliefs depict everyday life in 12th century.

BENG MELEA.

It was built early of 11th century by Suryavarman II. 60km east of Town poor and lack of visitors give the trip a real expedition feel. Nice way to see some of the countryside. Consult an expedition leader.

CHAU SAY TEVODA.

Built by Suryavarman II in early 12th century. Of similar floor plan butin much worse shape than Thommanon across the street. Some interesting carvings in far condition. Currently under restoration.

EAST MEBON.

It was built late 10th century by Rajendravarm II and Jayavarm IV, A usurper to the throne, moved the capital from Angkor to kh ker 928. Sixteen years later Rajendravarman II return the capital city to Angkor and quickly constructed East Mebon on and island in the middle of the now dry Eastern Baray. The temple is dedicated to Shiva in honor of his parents. Inscription indicate that it was also built to reestablish the continuity of kingship at Angkor. It is well preserved example of the classic temple mountain form.

KBAL SPEN.

It was built in 11th-13th century like all of the distant temples, this is a full day trip Amazing sculptures in the rocks along a river. Waterfall Natural Sandstone bridge.

KHLEANGS (North & South).

Was built by Jayavarman V late 1oth-Early 11th century Angkor Thom. Unremarkable upon close inspection but picturesque from a distance, standing among the Prasat. Best photographed in the afternoon.

Krol ko.

Is a small temple was built in late 12th century by king Jayavarman VII with a single central tower surrounded by two laterite walls. Some carvings are on the ground. Relatively untouristed  allowing, offering a peaceful respite on the outside of the grand circuit.

LOLEI.

Was built by Yasovarman I in late of 9th century, the last major temple built at Roluos befor Yasovarman I moved the capital to the Angkor area. Four brick towers on a double laterite.

PRE RUP.

It was built by Rajendravarman 9 years after construction of Mebon Oriental. Composed of Laterite and brick, It is similar in style thought on a much  grandeur scale.

NEAK PENA.

It was built by jayavarman VII late 12th century, When constructed, this small temple was located in the middle of a reservoir, reachable only by boat. The temple may have served an absolution function. It is  encircled by encoiled nagas and surrounded by pool laid out in a lotus pattern. If the water is low enough, check out animal and human head water spouts at the outside center of each pool. Most photogenic in the wet season when the pools are full.
Occasionally there are musicians playing traditional music.

PHNOM KULEN (KULEN MOUNTAIN).

Was built in 9th century by Jayavarman II, The mountain on which Jayavarman II initiated a royal God of the king linga cult by holding a ceremony (802AD) in which  he declared a unified, independent Cambodia under a single ruler. This ceremony signaled the beginning of the Angkorian period. Several site including hundreds. Of linga stands in the Siem Reap River. Waterfalls and active pagoda.