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Location: Cambodia Length: 7 min
Khmer King Jayavarman VII built Banteay Chhmar in northwest Cambodia at the end of the 12th Century using grandiose temple plans similar to those he adopted for Angkor. A one-kilometer arcaded wall, carved with detailed bas-reliefs telling the story of the Ancient Khmer, formerly surrounded the temple. Most of it now is in ruins and subject to extreme looting following decades of war. De-mined in 2007, Banteay Chhmar and its proud towers and awesome temples critically need conservation, master planning and increased protection.
Produced in 2009 by Global Heritage Fund
Web links:
Angkor (Cambodia) (About.com)
Banteay Chhmar (Wikipedia)
Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia (Global Heritage Fund)
Khmer Civilization (Cambodia-travel.com)
Khmer Empire (Infoplease.com)