The four brick towers of Lolei, an almost exact replica of the towers of Preah Ko (although in much worse shape), were built on an islet in the centre of a large reservoir – now rice fields – by Yasovarman I, the founder of the first city at Angkor. The sandstone carvings in the niches of the temples are worth a look and there are Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts.
According to one of the inscriptions, the four towers were dedicated by Yasovarman I to his mother, his father and his maternal grandparents on 12 July 893.
Lolei (Khmer: ប្រាសាទលលៃ) 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 to 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 centre in the now dry Indratataka baray, construction of which had nearly been completed under Yasovarman's father and predecessor Indravarman I. Scholars believe that placing the temple on an island in the middle of a body of water served to identify it symbolically with Mount Meru, home of the gods, which in Hindu mythology is surrounded by the world oceans.
This sandstone carving at Lolei shows a fanged dvarapala armed with a trident standing in an arched doorway. At the level of his elbows, two makara heads face outward.
Lolei consists of four brick temple towers grouped together on a terrace. The king build Lolei for his ancestors. One for his grandfather, one for his grandmother, one for his father, and one for his mother. The front two towers are for the males while the two towers at the back are for the females. The two taller towers are for his grandparents while the two shorter towers are for his parents. Originally, the towers were enclosed by an outer wall access through which was through a gopura, but neither wall nor gopura have survived to the present. Today, the temple is next to a monastery, just as in the 9th century it was next to an ashrama.
The temple towers are known for their decorative elements, including their false doors, their carved lintels, and their carved devatas and dvarapalas who flank both real and false doors. Some of the motifs represented in the lintels and other sandstone carvings are the sky-god Indra mounted on the elephant Airavata, serpent-like monsters called makaras, and multi-headed nagas.
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National No. 6, Khum Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Anantara Angkor Resort is an award-winning luxury hotel with spacious suites with butler service and free WiFi. Featuring gardens set amidst fountains, it offers a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and free return tuk-tuk (automated richshaw) transfers to downtown.
Situated close to the Cambodian Cultural Village and the temples of Angkor, Anantara Angkor Resort is a 10-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport. The property offers complimentary two-way airport transfer services.
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Phnear Chey Village, Svay dangkum commune, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Featuring free WiFi, The Natural Homestay- Siem Reap is situated in Siem Reap, 2.4 km from Pub Street.
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Khna Village, Chhreav Commune, Siem Reap town in the eastern part of the city Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Cheata Residence is set in Siem Reap. The property is located 6 km from King's Road Angkor. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a free airport shuttle service.
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National Road No. 6 and Sivatha Street Junction, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Sokha Angkor Resort offers luxurious resort living in central Siem Reap. The hotel offers wellness and relaxation with spa treatments and facilities within its private gardens. The property features an outdoor pool available all year round and an in-house restaurant. It also features a free 15-minute foot massage and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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No 0609 Road 6A, Phum Chongkoesou, 17251 Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Featuring Khmer architecture and sleek decor throughout, Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort welcomes guests with it's modern rooms located close to the city's ancient sites.
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Top Town Road,Krous Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Nestled within private gardens, Day Day Inn offers accommodation in Siem Reap. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
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