Banteay Samré in Angkor, Cambodia
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015:
Banteay Samré in Angkor, Cambodia
By WAVEJourney
Banteay Samré in Angkor, Cambodia is easily reached from Siem Reap. We visited the site while on a Uniworld Mekong River.
INTERESTING FACTS – BANTEAY SAMRE:
- Was constructed around the same time as Angkor Wat in 1100s
- The style of towers and balustrades resembles those at Angkor Wat
- Is a restored Hindu temple
- Many Khmer architecture carvings
- Built out of red sandstone
- The temple is names after the Samre – Indochina ancient people
