The East Mebon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងកើត) is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir. [1]: 73–75 [2]: 116. The East Mebon was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king.

East Mebon is a mountain temple which was built in the middle of the 10th century. It was built by King Rajendravarman II and dedicated to Shiva. Mebon is a pyramid of terraces with stunning sculptures and statues, including the 2m high elephants which sit on each corner.

The East Mebon is 500metre (1,640feet) north of Pre Rup. A enter and leave the temple from the east entrance. It was built in the second half of the tenth century (952) by king Rajendravarman II, dedicated to Siva...

The East Mebon is neither a flat temple nor a real temple mountain, but a less steep kind of step pyramid with three levels. It originally was an artificial island in Angkor's main reservoir of 7.5 km length and 1.8 km width.

Jul 20, 2021 · The East Mebon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងកើត) is a 10th Century temple built during the reign of King Rajendravarman (reign 944 to 968 AD) at the center of the massive reservoir, Yasodharatataka Baray.

4 days ago · The East Mebon is a mountain temple dedicated to Shiva build by King Rajendravarman II halfway the 10th century. It was constructed on a manmade 120 meters wide island in the East Baray, a huge water reservoir measuring 2 by 7 kilometers, and was only reachable by boat.

East Mebon is a large temple-mountain-like ruin, rising three levels and crowned by five towers. Jayavarman IV, a usurper to the throne, moved the capital from Angkor to Koh Ker in 928AD.

May 22, 2022 · SIEM REAP–In the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap Province, the East Mebon temple, which is known in Khmer as the Brasat Mebon Khang Kert, is a millennium-old monument that attracts a lot of visitors as part of the grand tourism circuit in the park.

Mar 14, 2025 · East Mebon, near Siem Reap, is one of the two major Khmer temples built during the reign of King Rajendravarman II, the other being Pre Rup Temple which is similar in style. To visit you need to buy a pass for the Angkor Archaeological Park which costs $37 USD for a single day, $62 USD for three days, and $72 USD for a week. About East Mebon

The East Mebon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទ មេបុណ្យ ខាង កើត) is a huge temple with five flamboyant towers arranged in a quincunx, built by Rajendravarman II to honour the memory of his parents.