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Thommanon, Chau Say Thevoda and Banteay Kdei Temples, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

By Sonyaandtravis @sonyaandtravis

After thoroughly exploring the temples in Angkor Thom, we continued cycling east, along the short circuit of temples. Along this route are some amazing temples, including Thommanon Temple, Chau Say Thevoda Temple, Spean Thmor, Banteay Kdei Temple and Ta Prohm which I will devote a separate post to.

Thommanon Temple

A beautiful intricate temple, featuring a large central tower, plenty of Devatas were carved into the stone around the temple.

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Side view of Thommanon Temple
The corn spire on Thommanon Temple
Stone window of Thommanon Temple

The spire of Thommanon Temple
Doorway with jungle visible on other side

Chau Say Thevoda Temple

A smaller temple with nice stone carvings, though most damaged.

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One of the libraries of Chau Say Thevoda Temple
Chau Say Thevoda Temple main shrine
Intricate carvings now worn and damaged

Travis at Chau Say Thevoda Temple
Multiple doors ways leading to the main chamber

Spean Thmor

An interesting ancient stone bridge with three arches, what was interesting was a large tree growing on top of it.

Ta Keo Temple

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Ta Keo Temple, a temple-mountain

Banteay Kdei Temple

Banteay Kdei Temple, meanding Citadel of Chambers, is a large complex with multiple enclosures protect by parameter walls. Plenty of well preserved statues and wall carvings.

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Banteay Kdei Temple meaning A Citadel of Chambers
Bas-relief of a Dvarapala Statue
Sonya in one of the temple chambers

Stone carving Apsara dancing
Square columned temple at Banteay Kdei
Nagas at Banteay Kdei Temple

Cambodian man fishing on a small island
Sonya riding around Banteay Kdei Temple

Srah Srang

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Looking over Srah Srang, a Srah and Baray

Kravan Temple

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A small 10th-century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers
Cambodian girls sitting at the base of Kravan Temple

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