West Mebon
The West Mebon (Khmer: មេបុណ្យខាងលិច, Mébŏn Khang Lĭch, pronounced [meːbon kʰaːŋ lɨc]) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located in the center of the West Baray, the largest reservoir of the Angkor area. The temple's date of construction is not known, but evidence suggests the 11th Century during the reign of King Suryavarman I and Udayadityavarman II.: 96, 103 : 371
West Mebon | |
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ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងលិច | |
Remaining east wall and towers | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Location | |
Location | Angkor |
State | Siem Reap |
Country | Cambodia |
Location within Cambodia | |
Geographic coordinates | 13°26′03″N 103°48′01″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Khmer (Baphuon style) |
Creator | Udayadityavarman II |
Completed | Mid 11th century AD |
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