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Neak Poan (Jayatataka Baray)

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Buddhist temple on an artificial island in the center of the Jayatataka Baray at Angkor, built by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Designed to mimic the sacred Anavatapta lake of Buddhist cosmology, with four connected pools radiating from a central circular pond.

13.4669°, 103.8930°

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Walkthrough videos (3)

Jayatataka Baray & Neak Poan Temple in the MebonJayatataka Baray & Neak Poan Temple in the MebonAgeless RockNeak Poan Temple & Jayatataka Baray : Anavatapta Lake ConnectionNeak Poan Temple & Jayatataka Baray : Anavatapta Lake ConnectionAgeless RockJayatataka Baray + Neak Poan Temple = HealthyJayatataka Baray + Neak Poan Temple = HealthyAgeless Rock

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