点评:Located in the Roluos group of temples near Siem Reap, Lolei Temple is one of the earliest Hindu temples built during the Khmer Empire. Constructed in the late 9th century by King Yasovarman I, this temple was dedicated to Shiva and served as part of the ancient city of Hariharalaya, the empire’s capital before Angkor.
Historical Significance
Construction: Built in 893 AD, Lolei Temple was originally an island temple in the middle of the Indratataka Baray (a massive reservoir).
Architecture: Features four brick towers (only two remain fully intact) with intricate carvings and Sanskrit inscriptions.
Purpose: Dedicated to the king’s ancestors, with shrines honoring his royal lineage.
What to See Today
The temple’s sandstone lintels and decorative carvings showcase early Khmer artistry.
The surrounding ancient baray (now dried up) highlights Khmer engineering skills in water management.
A peaceful, less-visited site compared to Angkor Wat, offering a glimpse into pre-Angkorian history.
翻译:罗雷寺位于暹粒附近的罗洛士寺庙群中,是高棉帝国时期最早建造的印度教寺庙之一。这座寺庙由耶输跋摩一世国王于9世纪末建造,供奉湿婆神,是高棉帝国在吴哥建立前的首都哈里哈拉拉亚古城的一部分。
历史意义
建造:罗雷寺建于公元893年,最初是因陀罗塔塔卡水库(一个巨大的水库)中心的一座岛屿寺庙。
建筑:罗雷寺拥有四座砖塔(仅两座完整保存),塔上雕刻精美,并镌刻梵文碑文。
用途:供奉国王的祖先,并设有纪念其王室血统的神龛。
今日景点
寺庙的砂岩门楣和装饰雕刻展现了早期高棉艺术的精湛技艺。
周围古老的水库(现已干涸)彰显了高棉在水利管理方面的工程技术。
与吴哥窟相比,这里环境清幽,游客较少,但却能让人一窥前吴哥王朝的历史。