- The style of Pre Rup is similar to East Mebon (and that gives me some trouble trying to tell one from the other, as I often visit them together).
- In front of the Pre Rup temple, there are two additional temples that face it. Normally, the building that stands in front of the main temple is known to be a library.
- Three story temple (smaller version of Angkor Wat) built by Rajendravarman II in the 10th century and is known for the Elephant statues. Pre Rup.
- Pre Rup (Khmer: ប្រាសាទប្រែរូប) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of King Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or 962.
- Most striking feature of the Pre Rup temple are the three large towers on either side of the Eastern entrance, the main entrance of the temple.
- Over the course of this webpage, we will discuss the Pre Rup temple in detail and delve deep into the meaning behind the temple and its architectural highlights.
- Pre Rup Temple, Cambodia
- Pre Rup Temple, name is a comparatively modern one meaning "turn the body".
- Pre Rup Temple located just south of the East Baray.
- Pre Rup, built by Rajendravarman II, is about 1km south of the Eastern Mebon and is a popular spot for sunset.
- Although not often visited by group tours Pre Rup, built by Rajendravarman II around 962, is on the Grand Circuit and definitely worth a visit.
- The few wall carvings are already faded and seem to have lesser details even before getting damaged. Rear view of Pre Rup Temple - Siem Reap.