Lolei

Ancient Ruins of Angkor, Cambodia Travel Guide
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Lolei, Cambodia
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Lolei
Cambodia

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Lolei was once an island temple, just like East Mebon and West Mebon. It was situated in the middle of a man-made reservoir called the Indratataka Baray. Located 15 kilometers outside the Angkor Archaeological Park, Lolei is within the immediate vicinity of Bakong and Preah Ko. Together the three ruins are called the Roluos group, as they located in the present-day village of Roluos.

Lolei is older than most of the big ruins within the archeological park. It was built in the late 9th century, during the reign of King Yasovarman I. The island that formed its base is now a terrace measuring 90 meters by 80 meters. The man-made lake is now dry. There was once an enclosure brick wall with gopuras as entranceways, but these have long disappeared.

Lolei comprises four brick sanctuary towers, asymmetrically placed. This may be due to some change of plans during its constructions, owing to the failure of King Yasovarman to subdue the rulers which the towers would have honored.






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