Three blind doors and open fourth entrance at ancient Khmer temples

Three blind doors and open fourth entrance at ancient Khmer temples. Ancient Cambodian temples traditionally had three blind doors on three sides A fourth door was always present but is now completely gone at this location This architectural tradition was forgotten in newer temples which build walls on all three sides

Traditional Khmer temple architecture featured three blind doors on three sides, with a fourth entrance on the east side. This architectural tradition was used in earlier temples but not consistently in newer constructions. The Bakong pyramid's main structure can be seen from surrounding areas of this temple complex.

Key Facts

• Ancient Cambodian temples traditionally had three blind doors on three sides
• A fourth door was always present but is now completely gone at this location
• This architectural tradition was forgotten in newer temples which build walls on all three sides
• The Bong Pyramid main structure is visible from this sub-shrine

Related site: Voat Bakong — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

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