Banteay Srei is a small, exquisite Hindu temple created not by a king but rather by a high-ranking Brahmin in 967 CE. The reference to women is a modern addition, the original name being lost in the mists of time.
This temple, about an hour's drive out of Siem Reap, was my first choice to visit because it's considered the finest example of Khmer temple decoration. Every inch of sandstone is deeply etched with intricate hand carving. It's a wonder that after all this time the artwork is still in such a good state of preservation!
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