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Beng Mealea Temple
"The
Mealea Pool"
- Date:
Late 11th - first half of 12th century
- Cult:
Brahmanic
- Research by:
J. de Mecquenem in 1913
Beng Mealea is one
of the largest ensembles in the Angkor region, covering an area -
within its 45m.00 wide moats that cover a distance of 4,200m all
around - of 108 hectares, and comparable therefore of its plan, the
harmonious equilibrium of its composition and the sense of the
monumental, given effect by the large clear surfaces - the
decoration is simple and animated only in certain areas, and so
shown to particular advantage.
Platforms, bases and
capitals, - cornices underlined with a single frieze, - the tympanums of the
frontons and devatas are the main elements of an ornamentation that is
generally discreet while maintaining excellent quality.
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Angkor Temples |
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Ancient temples of
Angkor Wat,
Bayon,
Angkor Thom,
Banteay Srei,
Ta Prohm,
Preah Khan,
Neak Pean,
Eastern Mebon,
Pre Rup,
Roluos Group temple Prah Ko,
Bakong, Lolei,
Beng Mealea |
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