Prasat Baksei Chamkrong
| Baksei Chamkrong | |
|---|---|
The temple mountain of Baksei Chamkrong | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Province | Siem Reap |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Angkor |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°25′31″N 103°51′29″E / 13.4253122°N 103.8581318°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Khmer (Bakheng to Koh Ker style) |
| Creator | Harshavarman I, restored by Rajendravarman II |
| Completed | 968 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 tower |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Baksei Chamkrong (/ˈbækseɪ ˌtʃæmkrɒŋ/; Khmer: ប្រាសាទបក្សីចាំក្រុង, Prasat Băksei Chămkrŏng, pronounced [ɓaksəj camkroŋ]) is a small Buddhist Temple located in the Angkor complex (Siem Reap, Cambodia). It is dedicated to Buddha and used to hold a golden image of him. The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. It was dedicated to Yasovarman by his son, King Harshavarman I.: 114 : 70, 75 The temple was completed by Rajendravarman II (944–968).