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Banteay Srei

Also known as "The Citadel of Women" and called a "precious gem" and a "jewel in Khmer art," Banteay Srei is many people's favorite site in Angkor, Cambodia. Built in c. 967, cosmic symbolism and mythology cover almost all of the temple.
Causeway Empty doorways Girl by the moat Moat, north side Window
Central sanctuary #1 Central sanctuary #2 Buddhist monks Fronton (pediment), close up Central towers
Fronton Fronton, close up Library (left), entrance gate, and corner of the sanctuary Entrance gate in enclosure wall, sunset during the dry season