Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបឹងមាលា, Prasat Boĕng Méaléa [ɓəŋ miəliə], "Temple of Lotus Pond"), or Boeng Mealea, is a temple from the Angkor Wat period: 118–119 located 40 km (25 mi) east of the main group of temples at Angkor, Cambodia, on the ancient royal highway to Preah Khan Kompong Svay.
| Beng Mealea | |
|---|---|
ប្រាសាទបឹងមាលា | |
Walls and windows at Beng Mealea | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Province | Siem Reap |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | 40 km (25 mi) east of the main group of temples at Angkor and 67 km from Siem Reap by road |
| Country | Cambodia |
Location in Cambodia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°28′35″N 104°14′18″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Khmer |
| Creator | Suryavarman II |
| Completed | early 12th century |
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