Kbal Spean

ក្បាលស្ពាន
archaeological site in Siem Reap
#19 in Siem Reap / #29 in Cambodia
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Kbal Spean, located in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia, is an archaeological site renowned for its "River of a Thousand Lingas." Situated in the Kulen Hills, this site features intricate carvings etched into the sandstone riverbed and surrounding rocks, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries during the reign of King Suryavarman I and King Udayadityavarman II. The carvings predominantly depict Hindu deities, lingas, and various mythological motifs, symbolizing fertility and the sanctity of water.


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