Beng Melea
Beng Mealea is located around 68km northeast of Siem Reap. This temple is roughly based on the same floor plan as is seen in Angkor Wat but yet has a unique appeal. It was built in the 12th century under the reign of King Suryavarman II. The temple ruins have been ravaged by thick vegetation, although a large part has been cleared. The name of the temple stands for Lotus Pond and it is one of most prominent monuments of classical period, worth a visit on your trip to Cambodia.
Beng Mealea is enclosed by a moat measuring 1.2 kilometer. The temple can be accessed through its south gate, where the path leading to the main building goes through long chambers. The central tower of the temple is not in a very good condition. However, you can still see carvings on the rubble found here. In the northeastern quadrant of the complex, you can visit the library which is in a relatively well preserved condition. Although Beng Mealea is smaller than Angkor Wat in its size, it is still counted among one of the bigger temples belonging to Khmer Empire time period. The temple is mainly made of sandstone. The carvings in the temple depict various mythological scenes including the churning of the Sea of Milk and bird god Garuda.
You can reach Beng Mealea by following the road to Banteay Srei. However, you would need to take a right turn around 2kmr before Banteay Srei. The path to the temple may be difficult to access during the wet season.
Siem Reap is well known for its rich culture. Get a sense of that culture in Beng Melea with Four-day tour Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Beng Melea and Siem Reap discovery.
Beng Mealea is enclosed by a moat measuring 1.2 kilometer. The temple can be accessed through its south gate, where the path leading to the main building goes through long chambers. The central tower of the temple is not in a very good condition. However, you can still see carvings on the rubble found here. In the northeastern quadrant of the complex, you can visit the library which is in a relatively well preserved condition. Although Beng Mealea is smaller than Angkor Wat in its size, it is still counted among one of the bigger temples belonging to Khmer Empire time period. The temple is mainly made of sandstone. The carvings in the temple depict various mythological scenes including the churning of the Sea of Milk and bird god Garuda.
You can reach Beng Mealea by following the road to Banteay Srei. However, you would need to take a right turn around 2kmr before Banteay Srei. The path to the temple may be difficult to access during the wet season.
Siem Reap is well known for its rich culture. Get a sense of that culture in Beng Melea with Four-day tour Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Beng Melea and Siem Reap discovery.
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