Neak Pean: The Sacred Pond of Healing Waters 🇰🇭

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Unlike any other temple in Angkor, Neak Pean is not about towering spires or vast galleries — it’s about balance, healing, and harmony. Built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, this unique island temple sits in the middle of a vast man-made reservoir, symbolizing the mythological Anavatapta Lake believed to cure illness.

At the center lies a square pond, surrounded by four smaller ones — each representing the elements of Water, Earth, Fire, and Wind. Pilgrims once bathed here, seeking both physical and spiritual purification.

The journey to Neak Pean is just as magical: a peaceful walk across a long wooden causeway over calm waters and lotus blooms.

✨ Why Visit?

A spiritual and symbolic masterpiece of Khmer architecture.

Represents ancient Buddhist and Hindu cosmology.

A place of peace, reflection, and spiritual healing.

Beautiful scenic walkway over a tranquil baray.

A must-see for those who enjoy quiet, lesser-known gems.

Neak Pean reminds us that not all temples rise toward the sky — some reach deep into the soul.

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Post by Hossain Hoq Prohor | Aug 6, 2025