To a great extent unrestored however sensibly protected, Preah Khan is a definitive combination sanctuary working as both a Buddhist and Hindu place of love. Concentric rectangular displays encase a Buddhist asylum with various Hindu satellite sanctuaries and the entire site is encompassed by a channel with the primary access toward the east. It's one of Angkor's biggest sanctuaries covering a zone of 56 hectares with four formal walkways prompting the sanctuary doors and a labyrinth of vaulted passageways and transcend walled in areas. Flower examples of lichen clad the stonework alongside fine carvings of apsara and winged animal like animals holding frightened snakes. With huge trees developing among the remnants it looks somewhat like Ta Prohm however with marginally less guests.
Engravings found at the sanctuary uncover that it was based on the site of ruler Jayavarman VII's triumph over the attacking Chams in the twelfth century and fittingly the cutting edge name of Preah Khan signifies 'blessed sword'. It was in all probability where the lord incidentally lived while he sat tight for Angkor Thom to be manufactured. Filling in as a critical place for love and learning, Preah Khan was committed to many gods and 18 noteworthy celebrations were held at the sanctuary complex every year, which requested a group of thousands of specialists, hirelings and entertainers.
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