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Banteay Kdei
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Banteay Kdei

Culture · Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

Why Visit

Meaning 'A Citadel of Chambers', Banteay Kdei is a large Buddhist temple built on the site of a former Hindu temple. Due to its use of poor-quality sandstone and hurried construction, it is known for its graceful decay and has undergone extensive restoration.

Built c. 1190 under Jayavarman VII · XII Century · Buddhist temple · ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយក្តី.

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