Banteay Srey in CAMBODIA (Khmer Empier)

Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey  is a tenth century Cambodian sanctuary devoted to the Hindu god Shiva. Situated in the territory of Angkor, it lies close to the slope of Phnom Dei, 25 km (16 mi) north-east of the principle gathering of sanctuaries that once had a place with the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom. Banteay Srei is fabricated generally of red sandstone, a medium that fits the expand beautifying divider carvings which are as yet recognizable today. The structures themselves are little in scale, curiously so when estimated by the guidelines of Angkorian development. These variables have made the sanctuary to a great degree prominent with sightseers, and have prompted its being broadly lauded as a "valuable pearl", or the "gem of Khmer workmanship.