Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Banteay Samre Siem Reap Cambodia - Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer-Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Vaishnava Temple architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
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Banteay Samre, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap
Built 1150 CE (12th century)

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Banteay Samre, constructed during the zenith of King Suryavarman II’s reign in the mid-12th century CE, stands as a testament to the sophisticated transmission of Indic religious and architectural paradigms into the Khmer realm. Unlike the grander state temples of Angkor Wat or Bayon, this Vaishnavite sanctuary, dedicated to Vishnu, is often posited as a temple built by a high-ranking official or a wealthy patron, rather than directly by the monarch for state cult. Its relatively smaller scale and more intimate design suggest a specific devotional purpose, possibly serving a local community or a particular lineage within the Angkorian elite. The temple's architectural idiom, a blend of Baphuon and Angkor Wat styles, firmly places it within a crucial transitional phase of Khmer artistry, reflecting the evolving aesthetic sensibilities of the era. The temple's design, while distinctly Khmer, powerfully echoes the planning principles of South Indian Vaishnavite temples, indicative of the profound cultural exchange that characterized the "Chola Period" in India and its wider sphere of influence across Southeast Asia. This cross-cultural dialogue is evident in the intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Bhagavata Purana and other Vaishnavite narratives, such as Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana and Vishnu riding Garuda, showcasing a deep understanding and adaptation of Puranic lore. Furthermore, Banteay Samre holds a unique place in the history of archaeological preservation, being one of the first major Angkorian sites to undergo extensive anastylosis between 1936 and 1945 under Maurice Glaize, a pioneering effort that meticulously reassembled its collapsed structures and set

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