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	Cambodian Architecture: Preah Khan temple, Angkor
		Preah Khan was built in 1191 during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
		Preah Khan was probably built on the same spot where previous kings had kept their palaces.
		The central Buddhist temple at Preah Khan included an image of the Boddhisattva Lokeshrvara, carved to resemble the King's father.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /angkor/PREAHKHAN.htm (427 words)

	Tales of Asia - Preah Vihear
		Preah Vihear is bordered by Stung Treng to the east, Kompong Thom to the south, Siem Reap to the southwest, Oddar Meanchey to the northwest, and Thailand to the north.
		With the exception of Preah Vihear, Koh Ker, and the town of Tbeng Meanchey, this province is not suitable for Cambodia novices unless you are in the accompaniment of some kind of guide with firsthand knowledge of the area.
		Not to be confused with the Preah Khan located within the Angkor Archaeological Park and but a few kilometers north of Angkor Wat, this is probably the largest temple complex built during the ancient Khmer empire.
	www.talesofasia.com /cambodia-preahvihear-pg.htm (964 words)

	Cambodia Tales - Preah Khan
		The Preah Khan complex is the largest enclosure of ancient Cambodia at nearly five kilometres square, bigger than Angkor Thom (3.3 kms sq) and Banteay Chhmar (4 kms sq).
		At the western end of the baray is an 11th century structure, Prasat Preah Stung, whose sanctuary is surmounted by a central tower with four Bayon-like faces and a remarkable terrace with carvings of 'hamsa' (swans).
		The main group of temples were built in the 12th century when Preah Khan was home to both King Suryavarman II and later, the future King Jayavarman VII, before the latter defeated the invading Chams, claimed the throne and moved his capital back to Angkor in 1181.
	www.btinternet.com /~andy.brouwer/pkhan.htm (762 words)

	Prah Khan
		The three are to be found on the Grand Circuit, the way leading to the east gate (route Fombertaux) is just a little after the 9 kilometre marker stone, to the north gate after the 8 kilometre stone, and to the west gate at 7 kilometres.
		The large ensemble of Prah Khan, forming a rectangle of 700 metres by 800 surrounded by moats, covers an area of 56 hectares.
		On the one hand, the reveals of the sanctuary door openings, give proof in short inscriptions of the multiplicity of the pious foundations - naming the idols which represent as many deified dignitaries and giving the monument the character of a kind of temple of remembrance, rather like a necropolis.
	www.theangkorguide.com /text/part-two/large-circuit/prahkhan.htm (2585 words)

	APSARA - Preah Khan
		In 1191 AD, ten years after his ascension to the throne, Jayavarman VII dedicated the temple of Preah Khan to his father Dharanindra, who is represented in the central sanctuary by Lokesvara, the savior god of Mahayana Buddhism who was much worshipped during Jayavarman VII's reign.
		Preah Khan is one of the few monuments to have kept its original name.
		The name Jayacri or Preah Khan means "sacred sword" which was at the same time the coronation name of its royal constructor.
	www.autoriteapsara.org /en/angkor/temples_sites/temples/preah_khan.html (183 words)

	Destination Asia~Web Site~1999
		Preah Khan is an extensive monastic complex covering over 50 hectares built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a monastery and teaching complex.
		Today Preah Khan is in a state of ruin resulting from a slow decline due to its loss of royal patronage in the middle of the 15th Century.
		During the 1940's the archaeological team of the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient (EFEO) undertook some consolidation and reconstruction projects in Preah Khan all of which were carefully documented and were subsequently made available to the WMF since the fund's inception at Preah Khan in 1992.
	www.destination-asia.com /html/wmf.htm (403 words)

	Adventure Travel Tales and Photos of Cambodia
		Inscriptions found at Preah Khan indicate that it was built over a site of a battle that was famous during that time.
		When you visit Preah Khan, it's good to have a map of the site because it is like a maze inside.
		These photos of Preah Khan were taken in July of 2003.
	cambodia.adventure.freeservers.com /photo6.html (335 words)

	::: Tourism of Cambodia : Online Hotel Reservation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan Hotel is located 5km from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport along National Road No.6.
		The Preah Khan temple is part of the Angkor complex of ancient temples dating back 1000 years.
		Preah Khan Hotel Siem Reap will bring you to the “The Home in Angkor” and share the experience with you on the mystical wonder of the Angkorian Kingdom in the heart of Northern Cambodia.
	www.tourismcambodia.com /Hotels/view/Hview.asp?HotelID=50 (253 words)

	Preah Khan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan also has several Hindu shrines, even though it is a Buddhist monument.
		Preah Khan is my favorite temple complex at Angkor, because it can be a quiet place (if you know when to go) where you can stroll around and discover new things every time you turn around.
		The jungle, which is growing around Preah Khan, provides a very special setting for the buildings.
	www.radlhammer.com /pictures/angkor8.htm (105 words)

	Blurry Travel Travelogue - The Temples of Angkor Part V - Other Angkor Temples
		A two story pavilion at Preah Khan, said to have once housed the "Sacred Sword" which proceeded the king in his processions.
		One of the restored Garudas (a mythincal half-bird and half-man creature) at Preah Khan.
		Preah Ko is part of the outlying Rolous Group.
	www.blurrytravel.com /sea2003/journal/02182003-5/02182003-5.html (368 words)

	Preah Khan Hotel, Hotels & Resorts Siem Reap, Cambodia Hotels & Resorts, Siem Reap
		Preah Khan Hotel nestled in the heart of Siem Reap.
		Preah Khan Hotel is nestled in the heart of Siem Reap lies the home of Angkor.
		Stay at The Preah Khan Hotel, Siem Reap where the essence is on luxury accommodation and fine services wrapped up in the beauty of Angkor.
	www.realadventures.com /listings/1032349.htm (284 words)

	ADBT Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan is the third largest of the Angkorian temples and lies buried deep in the heart of Preah Vihear province.
		It is often confused with a temple of the same name in Siem Reap near Angkor Wat.
		As well as being hidden deep in a wooded province it is also awash in a sea of sand, testament to the ancient history of the area as being lake or river bed.
	toursintheextreme.com /2002/shoptalk/temples.php?temple=preahkhan (213 words)

	Letter from Cambodia: Night Shift
		Dusk falls upon the sprightly nymphs and intricate lintels of Preah Khan, and the carvings seem to dance in the gloaming.
		The huge temple of Preah Khan, with its many passages and corners to explore, is one of our favorites.
		It required several meetings with Preah Khan's top guardian cop, Prum Saroeun; a few minor altercations with government workers; a multitude of phone calls and faxes to Phnom Penh; several rounds of beer; and a $60 "protection fee." It all comes down to power--the most precious commodity in Cambodia.
	www.archaeology.org /0405/abstracts/letter.html (420 words)

	Preah Khan temple
		Preah Khan is a large temple complex mostly hidden from the view if you pass by on the main road.
		A visit to Preah Khan is however very interesting.
		Some time ago Preah Khan was declared a World Monument and extensive restoration is taking place.
	home.planet.nl /~bellaart/html/cambodia/awtsub11.htm (278 words)

	Southeast Asia Diary: Angkor Wat Sunrise, "The Big Circuit"
		Preah Khan is a large stone temple that remains in good condition, despite the piles of rubble that litter the site.
		We climbed through an obstacle course of stone to reach the east side of the temple, where large trees had sprung from the walls of the temple itself.
		Rang drove us east to the temple of Preah Neak Pean, but our stay was quite short for the only entrance to the site was flooded from the monsoon.
	www.edwebproject.org /seasia/angkor.morning2.html (1418 words)

	APSARA - WMF
		World Monuments Fund at Angkor: Preah Khan; Churning of the Sea of Milk, Angkor Wat; Ta Som; Phnom Bakheng; and the Center for Khmer Studies.
		WMF has helped preserve and present the Preah Khan monastic complex, the representative south gallery on the east elevation of Angkor Wat (including the famed bas-relief the Churning of the Sea of Milk), the temple of Ta Som, and Phnom Bakheng.
		When WMF began work in 1991, Preah Khan was little more than a jumble of fallen stones and structures on the brink of collapse—the result of years of neglect, jungle vegetation encroachment, and water damage.
	www.autoriteapsara.org /en/apsara/about_apsara/projects/wmf.htm (958 words)

	Cambodia Tales - January 2003 - Preah Khan in a mess
		The whole Preah Khan complex of temples - which is known locally as Prasat Bakan - was constructed by King Jayavarman VII around the 12th century and is the largest single complex amongst the whole series of Angkorean temples.
		At this time of year, we drove through fields and shrub to reach the sandstone temple which houses giant garuda and elephant carvings on the sides of the central tower, though once again, the temple had suffered badly at the hands of the temple robbers and was in disrepair.
		At the entrance to the nearby pagoda, two immaculate stone lions stand guard and were removed from the Preah Khan site a few years before for safekeeping, as we said our goodbyes to Ket and his family and left Ta Seng for the last time, at 11am.
	andybrouwer.co.uk /preahk.html (3357 words)

	Prasat Bakan (Preah Khan Kompomg Svay)
		Prasat Preah Stung (temple of the four faces) is one of the best preserved monuments of Preah Khan (as the whole complex is known.
		Preah Khan at Angkor has a similar building; but this one was in a les well preserved state.
		A smaller ruin at the north side of the path was in a poor and roofless condition.
	www.peaceofangkorweb.com /PrasatBakan.htm (3010 words)

	"A Temple Reborn: Conserving Preah Khan, Angkor, Cambodia" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		From 19 September 2003 until 7 January 2004, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) presents a new exhibition on WMF's work conserving Preah Khan, one of the most important temples of Angkor.
		WMF aims to leave Preah Khan appearing as it has for centuries- as a partial ruin- but properly preserved through modern conservation methods and technologies for visitation.
		The World Monuments Fund is the foremost private international organization laying emphasis on the conservation of architecture and works of art, considered as the significant heritage to humankind.
	www.cambodia-travel.com /news/2003/Sep3.htm (178 words)

	Razzle Dazzle — Cambodia
		Preah Khan is in many ways the most interesting of the Angkor temples.
		It is fascinating to think of what the temple would have been like during its glory days.
		Here are thirteen more photos of Preah Khan and a panoramic view of an interior courtyard:
	www.gotouring.com /razzledazzle/cambodia/angkor9.html (1054 words)

	ADBT Expert Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan Temple, Cambodia's third largest, lies 75 kilometres and 5-6 hours into Preah Vihear province.
		The premiere event of every season, the ADBT Extreme Rally Raid travells as long and hard as possible through the country's most beautiful and rugged terrain.
		Sambor, Preah Khan, Koh Ker & Preah Vihear Temples
	toursintheextreme.com /2002/tours/expert.php?pex=1 (206 words)

	Preah Khan Hotel - Wotif.com
		Stay at Preah Khan Hotel, Siem Reap - Angkor, where the essence is on luxury accommodation and fine services wrapped up in the beauty of Angkor.
		All Deluxe rooms are set facing the show Terrace, Preah Khan Access Spa, gymnasium, massage and pool side.
		Preah Khan Hotel have been rated as 4 star hotel.
	www.wotif.com /Hotel.jsp?hotel=13644 (760 words)

	Cambodia Day 3 - Morning at Banteay Srei, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan »
		You will usually leave a little early if you chose to go to Banteay Srei and you will pay a $10 surcharge for the day for petrol as it's quite a lot further than the other temples, it will take around 45 minutes to drive there (and petrol is expensive in Cambodia).
		After that was the last stop before lunch Preah Khan.
		Preah Khan is a large temple,t he temple's foundation stela has provided considerable information about the history and administration of the site: the main image, of the boddhisatva Avalokitesvara in the form of the king's father, was dedicated in 1191 (the king's mother had earlier been commemorated in the same way at Ta Prohm).
	www.shaolintiger.com /2006/02/27/cambodia-day-3-morning-at-banteay-srei-ta-som-neak-pean-and-preah-khan (1346 words)

	Angkor temples pictures - Presat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Preah Khan, Ta Som, Pre Rup - Stock ...
		Ta Keo is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, built by Jayavarman V (ruled between 968-1001).
		The temple of Preah Khan was built by Jayavarman VII in 1191.
		Preah Neak Pean and Ta Som are a late 12th century buddhist temple again built by Jayavarman VII.
	www.molon.de /galleries/Cambodia/OtherTemples/index.php?page=2&add=CA00284 (245 words)

	Accommodation Search Engine Network: Comments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan Hotel nestled in the heart of Siem Reap the home of Angkor.
		Our Preah Khan provides you the widely and fine service with our facilities.
		Preah Khan Hotel Siem Reap will bring you to The home in Angkor and help you fully enjoy the experience of the the mystical wonder of the Angkorian Kingdom in the heart of Northern Cambodia.
	www.ase.net /servlet/DisplayComments?fullcode=4480190 (250 words)

	Preah Khan, Angkor, Cambodia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Preah Khan (pronounced "PRAY KAHN") was built by Jayavarman VII, at the west end of the king's Jayatataka baray, on the site of Jayavarman's victory over the Cham invaders (1181).
		Crossing the city moat, the causeway is lined on either side with upright boundary stones (next page).
		Preah Khan is managed by the World Monuments Fund.
	www.art-and-archaeology.com /seasia/angkor/pkhan/pk01.html (221 words)

	A Temple Reborn: Conserving Preah Khan, Angkor, Cambodia - World Monuments Fund Gallery - Absolutearts.com
		The World Monuments Fund (WMF) presents a new exhibition on WMF’s work conserving Preah Khan, one of the most important temples of Angkor.
		WMF seeks to leave Preah Khan appearing as it has for centuries—as a partial ruin—but structurally sound and safe for visitation through modern conservation methods and technologies.
		The World Monuments Fund is the foremost private international organization dedicated to the conservation of architecture and works of art whose loss or destruction would impoverish humankind.
	www.absolutearts.com /artsnews/2003/09/19/31377.html (474 words)

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