11th century Thommanon at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II near the eastern gate of Angkor Thom.
Thommanon at Angkor Cambodia is one of a pair of Hindu temples built in the end of the 11th century completed during the reign of Suryavarman II from 1113 1150 It is located east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom. Thommanon at Angkor, Cambodia, is one of a pair of Hindu temples built in the end of the 11th century, completed during the reign of Suryavarman II (from 1113-1150). It is located east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom(Khmer: អង្គរធំ) was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon, with the other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to the north. Bayon temple, Angkor Thom Angkor Thom was established as the capital of Jayavarman VII's empire, and was the centre of his massive building programme. One inscription found in the city refers to Jayavarman as the groom and the city as his bride. (Higham, 121) Khmer capital on the site, however. Yasodharapura, dating from three centuries earlier, was centred slightly further northwest, and Angkor Thom overlapped parts of it. The most notable earlier temples within the city are the former state temple of Baphuon, and Phimeanakas, which was incorporated into the Royal Palace. The Khmers did not draw any clear distinctions between Angkor Thom and Yashodharapura: even in the fourteenth century an inscription used the earlier name. (Higham 138) The name of Angkor Thom — great city — was in use from the 16th century. The last temple known to have been constructed in Angkor Thom was Mangalartha, which was dedicated in 1295. Thereafter the existing structures continued to be modified from time to time, but any new creations were in perishable materials and have not
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Location: Thommanon ruins, Angkor Wat ruins, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
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