Baksei Chamkrong, Siem Reap, Cambodia
View of Baksei Chamkrong, a small Hindu temple at Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was completed in the 10th century during the reign of King Rajendravarman II. The name Baksei Chamkrong means The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings -- according to legend the king tried to flee Angkor during a siege and a huge bird landed and sheltered him under its wings
Picture No
10415339
Media ID
46555564
Size
4889px x 4906px
(3.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/HUBERTUS KANUS
Source
Photograph by Hubertus Kanus
Date
2005
