Kbal Spean
Kbal Spean is a unique archaeological site situated 50km
from the Siem Reap.
Religious stone cravings sit on the river banks and bed, 150m stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River.
Kbal Spean is commonly known as the
"Valley of a 1000 Lingas" or "The River of a
Thousand Lingas". Lingas are phallic representations sacred to
Brahmanism. It is a symbol of
fertility. Hundreds of them are carved
into the rock of the river. Other carvings include
gods such as Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and animals.
To appreciate the
beautiful carvings in the nature, one has to climb a trek for around 30
minutes. Exhausted but worthwhile.
Reclining Vishnu is often the theme of carvings. Others include Shiva and Uma mounted on the bull, Brahma on a lotus petal and still others which I can't figure out exactly. Animals, lingas, yoni dot here and there.
Downdream is a waterfall. On the way is another spot with carvings of different themes. Working officers around may offer you to find crocodile carving in return for a few dollars. Don't take it. You will find it.
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