Phimeanakas
| Phimeanakas | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Angkor |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°26′44″N 103°51′21″E / 13.44556°N 103.85583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Rajendravarman |
| Completed | end of the 10th century |
Phimeanakas (Khmer: ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស, Prasat Phimean Akas, 'celestial temple') or Vimeanakas (Khmer: ប្រាសាទវិមានអាកាស, Prasat Vimean Akas) at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman (from 941 to 968), then completed by Suryavarman I: 115, 135 : 371 in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple. On top of the pyramid there was a tower, while on the edge of top platform there are galleries. Phimeanakas is located inside the walled enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom north of Baphuon.