Srah Srang - Cambodian
Srah Srang - Cambodian
Srah Srang measures 700 meters long by 350 wide. It is not aligned exactly east west but rather slightly southeast by northwest. Srah Srang is a man-made body of water located just east of Banteay Kdei. Although it is one of the smallest baray, this reservoir has been there for nine hundred years and is still being used today. Situated to the east of the entrance to Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang offers superb views of sunrise. Originally constructed by Kavindrarimathana, the same architect that built Pre Rup and Prasat Bat Chum, Srah Srang was remodelled by Jayavarman VII during his massive construction boom.
The remains of an ancient temple can be seen in the middle of Srah Srang when the water level is low. This discovery supports the belief that there is a small Mebon-like sanctuary in the middle of Srah Srang.The above shot was taken at early morning at Srah Srang. We got there when it was pitch dark, travelling through the quiet streets of Siem Reap when the town was still fast asleep. Our vehicle was the only one creating a twin beam of lights over the country road. As soon as we arrived, I looked for a good vantage point to catch the sunrise. And then we waited.
The first ray of sunlight peeked through the blanket of darkness. It lit the distant horizon, making the line of trees at the far end of the reservoir emerge like shadowy figures. Slowly the sky changed from jet black to prussian blue, to cotton cushions in shades of crimson and pink and vermillion. Everybody started snapping away. To get the perfect picture means I have to wait till the water is absolutely still. So still that you can see the morning sky on its surface. It was one of the most beautiful scenes I have come across at Angkor. Srah Srang measures 700 meters long by 350 wide. It is not aligned exactly east west but rather slightly southeast by northwest. There is a sandstone terrace on the west bank of Srah Srang with naga balustrades and guardian lions. This is where you should station yourself to catch the sunrise at Angkor.
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