Banteay Samré
Banteay Samré (Khmer: បន្ទាយសំរែ [ɓɑntiəj sɑmrae]; "The Citadel of the Samré") is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located 400 metres to the east of the East Baray. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II: 119 and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.
| Banteay Samré | |
|---|---|
ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយសំរែ | |
The central tower of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Province | Siem Reap |
| Location | |
| Location | Angkor |
| Country | Cambodia |
Location in Cambodia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°26′32″N 103°57′33″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Khmer (Angkor Wat style) |
| Creator | Suryavarman II, continued by Yasovarman II |
| Completed | First half of the 12th century |
Named after the Samré, an ancient people of Indochina, the temple uses the same materials as the Banteay Srei.
Banteay Samré was excellently restored by Maurice Glaize from 1936 until 1944. The design of its single ogival tower is immediately recognizable as Angkor Wat style along with other temples in the region such as Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Due to this temple's similarity to some monuments of north-east Thailand, it has the appearance of a compact Phimai. While there are no inscriptions describing its foundation, it seems likely to have been built by a high official of the court during the reign of King Suryavarman II.