  Angkor
Thom: Architecturally unimpressive but historically important small
tower. Also known as 'Monument 487' and 'Mangalartha' in honor of a
powerful monk, Jayamangalartha, who was the son of one of Jayavarman
VII’s Brahman monks. Originally commissioned by Jayavarman VII, it was
not consecrated until 1295AD, decades after his death. This temple was
the final Brahmanic temple built in the Angkor area, marking the end of
an era. Constructed in the historically hazy period of Hindu resurgence
after the death of Jayavarman VII.. |
