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Where to go
Tonle Bati
| About 30
km south of Phnom
Penh is Tonle Bati, a lake and popular spot for its breezy and peaceful
character for weekend excursions of families who come here to enjoy a picnic. |
Nearby are the Ta Prohm Temple and the Yeah Pean Temple,
dating back to the Angkor period, built under Jayavarman VII in
the late 12th century. Both offer some interesting
bas-reliefs in reasonably good condition. |
Although there has been a shrine since the 6th
century, the oldest buildings still visible date back to the 10th
and 11th century. The temples have been renovated several
times, as recently as the 17th century.
There is a legend related to the Yeah Pean Temple,
about 100 m from the Ta Prohm Temple.
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