Pre Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman. Located just south of the East Baray, or eastern reservoir, Pre Rup is aligned on a north-south axis with the East Mebon temple, situated on an artificial island in the baray. The East Mebon was also a creation of the reign of Rajendravarman. Pre Rup's extensive laterite and brick give it a pleasing reddish tone heightened by early morning and late afternoon sunlight. The temple has a square layout and two perimeter walls. The outer enclosure is a platform bounded by a laterite wall, 117 meters N-S by 127 meters E-W. Pre Rup architectural style is very similar to that of the earlier East Mebon. The significant difference is the Pre Rup's stepped pyramid that is missing in the East Mebon temple. The laterite and brick structure represents the five mountain peaks of the sacred mountain Mount Meru, the universe's centre in Hindu mythology. An inscription in the temple mentions that the five prangs were dedicated to Shiva (central tower and one of the surrounding towers), Vishnu, Parvati (the consort of Shiva) and Lakshmi (the consort of Vishnu). In the early 20th century, the Pre Rup had been entirely overgrown and covered with soil. The temple was excavated during the 1930s by French conservators George Trouvé and Henri Marchal; Siem Reap, Cambodia 2020. Shots were taken with GoPro Hero 7 Black 2.7K downsized to 1080p HD.
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