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Baksei Chamkrong

Angkor, Cambodia

Baksei Chamkrong (Prasat Băksei Chămkrŏng, pronounced [ɓaksəj camkroŋ]) is a small hindu temple located in the Angkor complex (Siem Reap, Cambodia). It is dedicated to Shiva and used to hold a golden image of him. The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. It was dedicated to Yasovarman by his son, King Harshavarman I. The temple was completed by Rajendravarman II (944–968).

Archaeological site data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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