PRASAT PREAH VIHEAR
PRASAT PREAH VIHEAR
In the 6th century, King Yasovarmamn I ( 889-900) began
work on the original dedicated to Shisa as result of spiritual
development, increased political prestige and economic growth was
naturally reflected in the Temple undergoing more than 300 years of
consultation with deal of remodeling under subsequent King Suryavarman
II ( 1113 – 1150) this increased prestige naturally changed the
original small sanctuary into one of the greatest Khmer temples of all
times. This ranking was the result of the finest in situ carving that
depicted the highest standards of unique Khmer architecture.
Under the Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1904 and 1907, the line of
frontier between Cambodia and Thai along the Dongrak Mountains followed
justice at the Hague officially found that the Preah Vihear Temple
situated inside the Cambodia territory.
The non-paved sections are still quite tricky, and need to be approached
carefully (slowly). As you approach Bou Sra, you’ll spot coffee and
pepper plantations along the way.
We did visit at perhaps the worst possible time.
The dramatic three-stage falls create a natural and relatively safe
swimming pool, which is popular with both locals and visitors alike
during the warmer months. Beautiful nature photography is a possibility
here, as is just hanging out and enjoying lunch in a relatively pristine
and quiet piece of natural Cambodia. Sadly, when we visited in April
2016 in the midst of the second annual drought in a row to hit Cambodia,
the falls were reduced to not much more than a trickle.
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