Preah Khan (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះខ័ន; "Royal Sword") is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. [1]: 383–384, 389 [2]: 174–176 It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it …

2021年1月20日 · [Updated 2024] – Originally recorded as Nagara Jayasri (holy city of victory), Preah Khan is a large and grand ancient temple at Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap. It was built in the 12th century under the reign of King Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1218 AD) to honour his father, who built the nearby Ta Prohm to honour his mother.

Preah Khan plays an important role in Cambodia’s history, as it is considered to have served as the first residence of Jayavarman VII within the area of Angkor and, due to this function, to have kept the royal insignia of this famous king, maybe for about a decade.

2022年11月1日 · Preah Khan (literally meaning "Holy Sword" in Khmer) was more than a temple, the complex also served as a city and Buddhist university. Preah Khan temple is located in the Angkor Archaeological Park and is still largely unrestored. It is one of the larger temple complexes within the historic park.

The temple of Preah Khan is one of the largest complexes at Angkor, a maze of vaulted corridors, fine carvings and lichen-clad stonework. It is a good counterpoint to Ta Prohm and generally sees slightly fewer visitors.

2020年5月18日 · Preah Khan is one of the most important temples of Siem Reap after Angkor Wat. This is a complete guide to Preah Khan covering its history and architecture.

2023年9月9日 · Preah Khan Temple is a must-visit destination within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful surroundings, this temple offers a truly immersive experience for visitors.

2024年1月5日 · Preah Khan, meaning 'Sacred Sword,' is one of the most significant temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built-in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, it served as a Buddhist monastery and school, making it an important cultural and religious center of its time.

Preah Khan, known as the ‘Royal Sword’, is a unique temple in Angkor, Cambodia. It was constructed in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII as a tribute to his father. The vast complex encompasses entryways, towers, ceremonial spaces, courtyards, shrines, and many connecting corridors.

Preah Khan was designed for monastic life in the stratified Mahayana and possibly Vajrayana Buddhist orders or lineages, a lifetime abiding by the pratimoksha, the 227 vows of an ordained monk, and devoted to achieving the disa sila, the ten precepts, perfections or paramitas needed to become a bodhisattva, someone who having achieved ...