Phimeanakas, Angkor Archaeological Park

Name: Phimeanakas
Address: Angkor Wat, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia

#2 among attractions in Angkor Archaeological Park

Temple, Top attraction, Historical place, Ruins

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Phimeanakas or Vimeanakas at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman, then completed by Suryavarman I in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple. On top of the pyramid there was a tower, while on the edge of top platform there are galleries. Phimeanakas is located inside the walled enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom north of Baphuon. ()

Local name: ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស Completed: X centuryCoordinates: 13°26'45"N, 103°51'22"E

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Phimeanakas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bayon, Preah Khan, Angkor Thom, Terrace of the Elephants.

~1960 ftSE
Angkor Thom temple with smiling faces
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Preah Khan, Siem Reap
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Ancient royal viewing platform
Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Carved 12th-century stone terrace
Terrace of the Leper King, Siem Reap
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Mangalartha, Siem Reap
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Remains of an ancient Khmer structure
Khleangs, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Ruins
Preah Pithu, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Preah Palilay, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Remains of an ancient city and its temples
Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Which popular attractions are close to Phimeanakas?

Nearby attractions include Preah Palilay, Angkor Archaeological Park (1 min walk), Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Archaeological Park (6 min walk), Tep Pranam, Angkor Archaeological Park (6 min walk), Terrace of the Leper King, Siem Reap (7 min walk).