 ‘Spean
Thma’ literally translates to 'Stone Bridge'. Spean Thma is the remnants
of an ancient bridge over the Siem Reap River. The bridge has been
reconstructed several times over the centuries. As it currently stands
the bridge is of post-Angkorian construction, employing carved stone
from earlier temples. It sits just to the side of the river, indicating
how much the course has shifted over the years, possibly in part due to
the build up of sediment and obstruction caused by the bridge. You will
pass by it on your way between Angkor Thom and Ta Keo. It is located
just a couple of feet off the road. |
