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#KbalSpean is an archaeological site to the northeast of Angkor in Banteay Srei, Cambodia. The site consists of a series of stone rock relief carvings in sandstone formations of the river bed and banks. It is commonly known as the "Valley of a 1000 Lingas".
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There are also depictions of Hindu gods Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Devi Laksmi, Rama & Hanuman as well as animals. The carving of vestiges began with reign of King Suryavarman I & ended with reign of King Udayadityavarman II; these two kings ruled between 11th & 12th centuries.
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📷1: Sahasralingas or 1000 lingas in rocky bed of Kbal Spean River.
📷2: A grid pattern layout with channel flowing out representing Yoni.
📷3: Prabhu Vishnu in a reclining repose lying on serpent god Ananta, with Goddess Lakshmi at his feet & Lord Brahma on lotus petal.
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📷2: A grid pattern layout with channel flowing out representing Yoni.
📷3: Prabhu Vishnu in a reclining repose lying on serpent god Ananta, with Goddess Lakshmi at his feet & Lord Brahma on lotus petal.
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