08/07/2025
Banteay Srei Temple is one of the most beautiful and unique temples in Cambodia, located about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of the main Angkor complex near Siem Reap.
🏛️ Banteay Srey
Name Meaning: “Citadel of Women” or “Citadel of Beauty” – possibly due to its delicate carvings, believed to be too fine for a man’s hands.
Date Built: Around 967 AD, during the reign of King Rajendravarman and completed under King Jayavarman V.
Dedicated To: The Hindu god Shiva.
Material: Made mostly of pink sandstone, which makes the carvings stand out with exceptional detail and durability.