Building date: Early 12th centur
Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
King: Suryavarman II From 1113 To 1150
Location: Chau Say Tevoda, on the small circuit, on the right side while leaving Angkor Thom by Victory Gate, opposite Thomanom Temple.
Chau Say Tevoda is the small temple of similar style and floor plan to that of Thommanon Temple situated along the road (next to some additional gopuras and a library). However, for years it seemed as Thommanon's overlooked sister, languishing in drastically worst condition compared to Thommanon that had been restored. Chau Say Tevoda is currently undergoing a comprehensive repair project, and visitors are now permitted a close up glance at the repair process. The little portion of the temple situated to the left is now in the process of being reconstructed.
Chau Say Tevoda is now very worthwhile so one can appreciate the huge amount of work which is required. The technique applied comprises dismounting the monument piece by piece, then to repair it by reconstituting the missing elements. This very difficult technique applies properly for the Khmer monuments and makes it possible to restore them in form as near as possible to that of the original. The repair is illustrated and described in a small building situated close to the temple. It's a unique chance to realize the vastness of work in progress while on the site of Angkor.
Chau Say Tevoda seems to stand together with Thommanon, however in fact had been built later in Suryavarman II's rule. Chau Say Tevoda shows several well-executed carvings which are in still good condition, specifically those at the eastern gopura. Whilst many carvings are Hindu-themed, in addition there are some Buddhist-themed reliefs. The eastern pathway from the temple leads to the Siem Reap River some hundred meters away.
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Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
King: Suryavarman II From 1113 To 1150
Location: Chau Say Tevoda, on the small circuit, on the right side while leaving Angkor Thom by Victory Gate, opposite Thomanom Temple.
Chau Say Tevoda is the small temple of similar style and floor plan to that of Thommanon Temple situated along the road (next to some additional gopuras and a library). However, for years it seemed as Thommanon's overlooked sister, languishing in drastically worst condition compared to Thommanon that had been restored. Chau Say Tevoda is currently undergoing a comprehensive repair project, and visitors are now permitted a close up glance at the repair process. The little portion of the temple situated to the left is now in the process of being reconstructed.
Chau Say Tevoda is now very worthwhile so one can appreciate the huge amount of work which is required. The technique applied comprises dismounting the monument piece by piece, then to repair it by reconstituting the missing elements. This very difficult technique applies properly for the Khmer monuments and makes it possible to restore them in form as near as possible to that of the original. The repair is illustrated and described in a small building situated close to the temple. It's a unique chance to realize the vastness of work in progress while on the site of Angkor.
Chau Say Tevoda seems to stand together with Thommanon, however in fact had been built later in Suryavarman II's rule. Chau Say Tevoda shows several well-executed carvings which are in still good condition, specifically those at the eastern gopura. Whilst many carvings are Hindu-themed, in addition there are some Buddhist-themed reliefs. The eastern pathway from the temple leads to the Siem Reap River some hundred meters away.
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