Srah Srang

Srah Srang (Khmer: ស្រះស្រង់) is a baray or reservoir at Angkor, Cambodia, located south of the East Baray and east of Banteay Kdei.

History

It was dug in the mid-10th century, by initiative of Kavindrarimathana, Buddhist minister of Rajendravarman II. It was later modified around the year 1200 by Jayavarman VII,:125 who also added the laterite landing-stage at its western side, probably because the East Baray had been overwhelmed by sediment and had begun malfunctioning. French archeological expeditions have found a necropolis close to it.

The site

At present Srah Srang measures 700 by 350 m and is still partially flooded. As other barays, maybe there was a temple standing on an artificial island in the middle of it, as suggested by finding of a basement. The landing-stage, opposite the entrance to Banteay Kdei, is a popular site for viewing the sunrise. It is cruciform, flanked by nāga balaustrades which end with the upright head of a serpent, mounted by a garuda with its wings unfurled. The steps that lead down to the water are flanked by two guardian lions.

A 1600 sq. meter cemetery was discovered at the north-west corner of the reservoir. Mortuary jars containing cremated remains and other artifacts dating from the reign of Udayadityavarman II were excavated by B.P. Groslier.:104

References

  • Dumarçay, Jacques et al. Cambodian Architecture, Eight to Thirteenth Century. 2001. ISBN .
  • Freeman, Michael. Jacques, Claude. Ancient Angkor. River Books 2006. ISBN .
  • Jessup, Helen Ibbitson; Brukoff, Barry (2011). Temples of Cambodia - The Heart of Angkor (Hardback). Bangkok: River Books. ISBN . 

External links

Listed in the following categories:
Post a comment
Tips & Hints
Arrange By:
Murat
24 November 2016
Nice, cosy, peaceful. Great to walk around or have picnic. Located between the temples, gives a nice scene. Creates a beautiful view while having food at a restaurant nearby.
Steven Wakuu
21 April 2019
Pretty spot for a beautiful sunrise that's away from the crowds at Wat Angkor. Plenty of water during the dry season.
Phat Buoy
7 October 2014
Beautiful and peaceful place to watch the early morning sunrise. Our guide had many happy memories of growing up and playing in the water here
Gregory Fisher
27 July 2018
If a cloudy sunrise is expected, you’d be better off at Angkor Wat with the hordes as there’s not much to see otherwise.
Rithy Rine Angkor Residence Hotel
Srah Srang is a baray or reservoir at Angkor, Cambodia, located south of the East Baray and east of Banteay Kdei.
???? Quang ????
24 June 2012
Check this out! You can see the local farmer go fishing by their amazing way!
Load more comments
foursquare.com
8.3/10
Yishyene C, 憑き狐娘 and 21,256 more people have been here
Map
0.3km from Unnamed Road, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia Get directions
Sat 6:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun 5:00 AM–1:00 PM
Mon 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tue 6:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu 6:00 AM–7:00 AM

Sras Srang on Foursquare

Srah Srang on Facebook

Hotels nearby

See all hotels See all
Zita Angkor

starting $25

Kafu Resort & Spa

starting $23

Baphuon Villa

starting $10

Garden House Guesthouse

starting $8

Les Parigots Guesthouse

starting $0

YEAKSA HOSTEL

starting $5

Recommended sights nearby

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Bat Chum

Bat Chum is a small temple built by Kavindrarimathana, a learned

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei (Khmer:

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Pre Rup

Pre Rup (Khmer: ប្រាសាទប្រែរូប) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia,

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម, pronunciation: prasat taprohm

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
East Baray

The East Baray (Khmer: បារាយណ៍ខាងកើត) is a now-dry baray, or artific

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Ta Keo

Ta Keo (ភាសាខ្មែរ. ប្រាសាទតាកែវ) is

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Ta Nei

Ta Nei (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតានៃ) is a late 12th Century stone temple

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Chau Say Tevoda

Chau Say Tevoda (Khmer:

Similar tourist attractions

See all See all
Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón is the best known and the largest of a number of gl

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Minnewater

Minnewater or Love Lake is a lake in the center of Bruges, Belgium

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Meiktila Lake

Lake Meiktila (Burmese: မိတ္ထီလာကန် ]) is a lake located near Meiktila

Add to wishlist
I've been here
Visited
Dique do Tororó

O Dique do Tororó é o único manancial natural da cidade de Sa

See all similar places