Building date: Late 12 th /Early 13 th century
Religion: Mahayana Buddhist
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII From 1181 To 1218
Location: Angkor Thom, Behind the Buddha of Tep Pranam.
Attractive sandstone and laterite tower in a cool, shaded forest setting, on the place at the rear of the Terrace of the Leper King. The middle tower is in rough state; however the eastern gopura shows several particularly great Buddhist-themed carvings. The date of building is a case of some debate. Typically dated to the later 12th/early 13th century, however the Theravadan Buddhist styles of the various carvings plus some architectural features advocate a building date in the late 13th or 14th century.
The tower was reconstructed and modified during the post-Bayon timeframe. Preah Palilay is a small ruins that has a legal court septentrional. It also has the tower hall as well as the two-storied gateway on the eastern side. The tower hall looks like a smokestack due to its high thin unique shape. There were discovered numerous statues confirming the life of the Buddha or the Buddhist moments. Several of the bas-reliefs are still visible among the numerous stones that are piled-up from the surrounding area. The area is calm and shaded and it is appropriate to take a small halt before continuing the visit of Angkor Thom.
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Religion: Mahayana Buddhist
Style: Bayon
King: Jayavarman VII From 1181 To 1218
Location: Angkor Thom, Behind the Buddha of Tep Pranam.
Attractive sandstone and laterite tower in a cool, shaded forest setting, on the place at the rear of the Terrace of the Leper King. The middle tower is in rough state; however the eastern gopura shows several particularly great Buddhist-themed carvings. The date of building is a case of some debate. Typically dated to the later 12th/early 13th century, however the Theravadan Buddhist styles of the various carvings plus some architectural features advocate a building date in the late 13th or 14th century.
The tower was reconstructed and modified during the post-Bayon timeframe. Preah Palilay is a small ruins that has a legal court septentrional. It also has the tower hall as well as the two-storied gateway on the eastern side. The tower hall looks like a smokestack due to its high thin unique shape. There were discovered numerous statues confirming the life of the Buddha or the Buddhist moments. Several of the bas-reliefs are still visible among the numerous stones that are piled-up from the surrounding area. The area is calm and shaded and it is appropriate to take a small halt before continuing the visit of Angkor Thom.
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