Bakong, Cambodia
Lolei
Lolei is the northernmost temple of the Roluos group of three late 9th century Hindu temples at Angkor, Cambodia, the others members of which are Preah Ko and the Bakong. Lolei was the last of the three temples to be built as part of the city of Hariharalaya that once flourished at Roluos, and in 893 the Khmer king Yasovarman I dedicated it to Shiva and members of the royal family. The name "Lolei" is thought to be a modern corruption of the ancient name "Hariharalaya," which means "the city of Harihara." Once an island temple, Lolei was located on an island slightly north of the centre in the now dry Indratataka baray, construction of which had nearly been completed under Yasovarman's…
- City
- Bakong
- Country
- Cambodia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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