Banteay Kdei was not a temple but a Buddhist monastic complex

            Banteay Kdei, meaning 'A Citadel of Chambers' or 'Citadel of Monks' is a Buddhist temple in Siem Reap, and is part of the Angkor group of temples. Here is the rather impressive entrance to the temple, with a mini causeway,complete with balustrades, like big brother Angkor Wat not too far away. Banteay Kdei was not a temple however, but was rather a Buddhist monastic complex. The temple is built on the ground level use as a Buddhist monastery. The elements of the original design of Banteay Kdei seem to have been a Central Sanctuary, a surrounding gallery and a passageway connected to another gallery. A moat enclosed the original features of the temple. Another enclosure and two libraries were among the additions in the Bayon period. The outer enclosure (700 by 500 mtr) is made of laterite and has four entry towers. More notes about Banteay Kdei appear as we go along in this album. (see subsequent pictures). (Siem Reap, Cambodia, Oct. 2008)
   

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