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Khmer Devata Goddesses in the Heart of Preah Khan Temple

Cambodia’s great kings filled entire temples with sanctified images of women. Why do female images at Preah Khan dominate this extraordinary ancient temple? Khmer devata goddesses in the heart of Preah Khan temple

Two heavenly women exquisitely carved in the ancient Cambodian temple of Preah Khan are not artistic imagination, but instead represent Queen Jayarajadevi and Queen Indradevi according to Khmer-American photographer Phalika.

Are Ancient Goddesses Actually 12th Century Khmer Queens?

Two heavenly women in an ancient Cambodian temple are 12th century Khmer queens, not artistic imagination, according to Khmer-American photographer Phalika.