Neak Pean
ប្រាសាទនាគព័ន្ធ
Neak Pean is a unique and serene temple located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, part of the Angkor Archaeological Park. This small Buddhist temple, constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century, is situated on an artificial island in the middle of a large, square man-made reservoir called Jayatataka. The name "Neak Pean" translates to "The Entwined Serpents," referring to the intricate carvings of serpents that adorn the temple. Neak Pean is believed to have been designed as a medical healing center, with its layout symbolizing the mythical Lake Anavatapta, renowned in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology for its healing properties. The temple complex consists of a central sanctuary and four surrounding ponds, each representing one of the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind.
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