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Prasat Beng Mealea Review

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Beng Mealea means "lotus pond" in the local language. Located 40 kilometers east of Angkor's historic sites, the temple is the first of its kind to be built entirely in sand and stone. In addition, its history is unknown. Later generations can only guess from its architectural characteristics and style. The temple was built from the end of the 11th century to the beginning of the 12th century (that is, Suryavarman II reign), and the temple worshipped Shiva. For some reason, the temple has never been completed, and the walls of the temple that should have reliefs are empty. However, due to its primitive features, it has become the most worthwhile and difficult site in Angkor. It took us nearly two hours to drive from the Queen's Palace. Collapse in Myriad is not within the scope of the regular Angkor scenic spot (additional tickets for $5 are required). But when you step into the first moment of the collapse, you will understand why everyone says that the collapse is almost the same as when the French explorers discovered Angkor - "This is a temple hidden deep in the jungle, dilapidated, unrepaired, but filled with mystery. The secluded temple has collapsed long ago, scattered huge stones and ruins are wrapped in tall kapok trees. If the Tabu cage Temple gives people a strange feeling, then the collapse of the Milieu will give you more shock. Apart from building a wooden trestle road when shooting Brother Tiger and Brother Tiger, the rest of the collapse myriad lines retain the original appearance of the monastery when it was discovered. When you walk into the crash line, you seem to be shuttling into another space and time. When you walk around, climb windows, walk the roof, and walk through the house, you will find that there will always be surprises ahead, and you will never know how amazing the scenery is waiting for you. It feels like a treasure hunt. As for the reasons why the restoration has not been sorted out, some say it is due to the lack of relevant information and the lack of technical means to repair it. Others say it is because the Cambodian authorities deliberately retain its original appearance for tourism considerations, so that tourists can see and feel the mysterious and decadent feeling of Angkor when it was first discovered.

Prasat Beng Mealea

Posted: Dec 7, 2015
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  • KimPS
    5/5Outstanding

    Nowadays, many parts of the temple are collapsed by various factors such as nature and war. If visitors want to go inside the temple, they have to walk on the wooden bridge built by the APSARA national Authority.

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    Posted: Nov 4, 2023
  • KimPS
    5/5Outstanding

    This temple was built as a Hindu temple. Its primary material is sandstone, and it is largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps.Beng Mealea Temple was built during the reign of king Suryavarman Il in the late 11th century to early 12th century.

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    Posted: Nov 4, 2023
  • KimPS
    5/5Outstanding

    Beng Mealea Temple is a historical attraction that is located about 60 kilometer northeast of Siem Reap city and one of the most mysterious temples at Angkor.

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    Posted: Nov 4, 2023
  • KimPS
    5/5Outstanding

    Beng Mealea Temple is a historical attraction that is located about 60 kilometer northeast of Siem Reap city and one of the most mysterious temples at Angkor.This temple was built as a Hindu temple. Its primary material is sandstone, and it is largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps.Beng Mealea Temple was built during the reign of king Suryavarman Il in the late 11th century to early 12th century.

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    Posted: Oct 23, 2023
  • 翼云kiki
    5/5Outstanding
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    BengMealea is not in the Angkor pass range, we chose to string it with the empty Banglu KompongPluk, Ximei to a day trip. Bengmilie is 40 kilometers east of Angkor's monuments. It is highly recommended to try bamboo rice on the road. The glutinous rice is slightly salty, and the sweet coconut juice and red beans are cooked together. It is very delicious. When we came back, we asked the driver to stop and buy it. Near the roadside of the collapse of the column, you can see a large lotus pond. Later, I learned that "the collapse of the column" means "the lotus pond". It is a small Angkor Wat-style temple. The materials used to build this temple were sandstone, so many buildings have been damaged, and it is difficult to be restored. Want to feel the appearance of Angkor was first discovered, here is a wise choice, here is also a film and television works, such as "Tomb Raider". There is a tour guide in the scenic spot to lead you through the rubble, explore the secret, pay no tip is not forced, tip $1 is enough. The tour guides in the scenic spot are very formal, hanging a badge, amiable, if you don't need them to explain, they will not stick to you. Mom's legs and feet are not good, choose to take the boardwalk, my father and I follow a female guide to start climbing stones, some Buddha statues are in the stone pile, do not follow her completely can not see; some still some buildings are wrapped in trees. The pits left behind by the mine explosion can also be seen in the ruins, and war, earthquakes and time have made it what it is now. It is said that the collapsed building will not be restored, the existing wall broken tiles have been reinforced, the collapsed stone wall on the ground will sleep here, to maintain its existing appearance, full of vicissitudes.

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    Posted: Jun 16, 2016
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