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Banteay Kdei &
Sra Srang
century, is surrounded by four concentric walls. The outer wall measures 500m by 700m.
Each of its four entrances is decorated with
garudas,
which hold aloft one of Jayavarman
VII's favourite themes: the four faces of Avalokiteshvara. The inside of the central tower
was never finished and much of the temple is in a ruinous state due to hasty construction.
It is considerably less busy than nearby Ta Prohm and this alone can justify a visit.
uring 800m by 400m, reserved for the king and his consorts. A tiny island in the middle