East Mebon

East Mebon

Guide Location: Northeast of the Srah Srang. Construction period: 10th century. Religion: Hinduism. Deity: Shiva. Introduction

The original structure was built on an island in the center of the East Baray, which is now dry. It features a five-tiered pyramid (prang) with five towers. The four corners of the first and second terraces each have four elephant statues of the same size, originating from the ancient Indian myth of four giant elephants supporting the universe.

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