Kravan Temple, Siem Reap Province, is a 10th-century Hindu temple in the Angkor archaeological area. Built by a court dignitary, it was dedicated to Vishnu in 921 CE. Its five brick towers stand in a single row, facing east. The temple is especially known for its finely carved reliefs inside the brick towers, a distinctive feature of Angkorian art.
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ចម្លាក់រូបសេះក្បាល៥ (Five-Headed Horse)
It's the famous five-headed horse bas-relief carving located at the Terrace of Elephants in the Angkor Thom complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The carving shows a majestic horse with five distinct heads, richly adorned with an ornate belt and royal jewelry, accompanied by smaller figures of kneeling warriors or attendants carved beneath its legs. It dates back to the late 12th century during the Angkorian Empire.
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