Prasat Vat Althea Temple

Overview

Wat Althea, additionally called Prasat Vat Althea, is a twelfth century Hindu sanctuary at Angkor, Cambodia with a dynamic Buddhist sanctuary and burial ground found near the walled antiquated structure. It is found 6 km. south of Siem Reap only west of the street prompting the Tonle Sap.

About the Temple

The sanctuary's configuration and the unmistakable style of its devata (hallowed female pictures) demonstrate that it was worked amid the rule of King Suryavarman II (around 1115-1150 AD), who additionally assembled Angkor Wat. Though lacking carvings, this laterite and sandstone sanctuary is still in comparatively great condition. It bears no engravings to permit exact dating however appears to have been built utilizing Angkor Wat structural style, which is especially clear in the towers, suggestive generally eleventh century development. This sanctuary appears to have been left unfinished as prove to a limited extent by the absence of carvings. A portion of the apsara carvings were relinquished half wrapped up. It is beside a dynamic wat of the same name. Since it is well outside the consistent sanctuary complex, it is generally un touristic. Found 7km south of town, 200m off the primary street from town to the Tonle Sap. Search for a white solid curve/sign at the side road to the wat. For a farmland dusk, take after the earth street for a kilometer or two past the wat. Palm trees and little cabins covering the street open to rice paddies and Phnom Krom skyline.

Accessibility

Airport

There are several ways to reach and leave from Siem Reap, Cambodia. Flying in to Seim Reap by plane is the best option. Siem Reap International Airport is the second largest airport in Cambodia. Its modern architecture is based on the traditional Khmer style. Most flights arriving at Angkor International Airport are Vietnam Airlines, which offers services from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Bangkok, Thailand or Ho Chi Minh City.

Road

Second best option is to take a bus ride to Siem Reap. The Major Transportation companies serving this route include Phnom Penh Sorya Transport, Capitol Tours, and GST Express. Among these, Mekong Express is highly recommended by locals for its safety record. The Buses most generally are scheduled to leave in the early morning or afternoon. Night buses are also available on some routes.

Sea

Tourist, generally arrive by air, but some take a pleasurable journey to Siem Reap on cruise ships.

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