Banteay Chhmar

Banteay Chhmar
បន្ទាយឆ្មារ
Angkorian Urban Centre
Banteay Chhmar Temple
Banteay Chhmar
Location within Cambodia
Coordinates: 14°4′16″N 103°5′59″E / 14.07111°N 103.09972°E / 14.07111; 103.09972
CountryCambodia
ProvinceBanteay Meanchey
DistrictThma Puok District

Banteay Chhmar is an urban centre from the Angkorian period, situated in the northwest Cambodian province Banteay Meanchey, near to the Dangrek Mountains and the border of Thailand.5 Thought to be a military centre or fortress, Banteay Chhmar is best-known for the sandstone temples, Bayon style and hydraulic system.3 514 170 Recent research has produced a more complete understanding of the site, further exploring the role of Banteay Chhmar in the region. Developed by Jayavarman VII, Banteay Chhmar is a unique example of Angkorian urbanism, dissimilar to other 'open cities' of the period.171 As a result, Banteay Chhmar has helped archaeologists to better understand Angkor, in particular, the rule of Jayavarman VII.

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