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Beng Mealea Temple |
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"The Mealea Pool" |
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Cambodia Highlight: |
- Date:
Late 11th - first half of 12th century
- Cult:
Brahmanic
- Research by:
J. de Mecquenem in 1913
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Beng Mealea |
Beng Mealea is one
of the largest ensembles in the Angkor region, covering an area -
within its 45m.00 wide moats that cover a distance of 4,200m all
around - of 108 hectares, and comparable therefore of its plan, the
harmonious equilibrium of its composition and the sense of the
monumental, given effect by the large clear surfaces - the
decoration is simple and animated only in certain areas, and so
shown to particular advantage.
Platforms, bases and
capitals, - cornices underlined with a single frieze, - the tympanums of the
frontons and devatas are the main elements of an ornamentation that is
generally discreet while maintaining excellent quality.
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Beng Mealea |
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A most memorable and
comprehensive week´s tour for
our 2 families (a party of 10
made up of 4 adults and 6
energetic children aged between
6 years old and 14 years old, so
it wasn´t easy by any means!)
One family flew in from
Singapore and the other from
Japan, and on different days as
well, but Vivath in his
"laid-back" manner organised
things so well, it went
swimmingly. The hotel was
friendly and comfortable, food
delicious, tour itinerary
marvellous, Vivath (and San the
driver, a super and steady
driver at that) greeting us each
morning with smiles on their
faces inspite of a couple of wet
days.........cultural education
with great fun, we thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves! Highly
recommended, and absolutely
great value-for-money using
locals, which we totally approve
of!
― GIBB
Family, n/a, England/Spain ― 9/24/2006
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