Architecturally
unimpressive but historically important small tower. Also known as
'Monument 487' and 'Mangalartha' in honor of a powerful monk,
Jayamangalartha, who was the son of one of Jayavarman VII’s Brahman
monks. Originally commissioned by Jayavarman VII, it was not consecrated
until 1295AD, decades after his death. This temple was the final
Brahmanic temple built in the Angkor area, marking the end of an era.
Constructed in the historically hazy period of Hindu resurgence after
the death of Jayavarman VII.
Architecturally
unimpressive but historically important small tower. Also known as
'Monument 487' and 'Mangalartha' in honor of a powerful monk,
Jayamangalartha, who was the son of one of Jayavarman VII’s Brahman
monks. Originally commissioned by Jayavarman VII, it was not consecrated
until 1295AD, decades after his death. This temple was the final
Brahmanic temple built in the Angkor area, marking the end of an era.
Constructed in the historically hazy period of Hindu resurgence after
the death of Jayavarman VII.