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Some historians believe that Preakhana is Anaveytapta, a mythical lake in the Himalayas, whose waters are believed to cure all diseases.Descriptions Anaveytapta tell of four animals. It depicts a lion, elephant, horse and ox. This is very similar to Preakhan his, the central body of water flows into the reservoir through the next four gargoyles, made in the form of a lion, elephant, horse and man, respectively. If the assumption is correct, a gargoyle - a man and ox.Preakhana a tiny temple, built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, the energetic king who ruled in the late 12th century.

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The king ordered the construction of a vast pool to the east of the temple Preakhana to supply water to thousands of its workers. Stretching half mile to 900 meters, an artificial lake preserved millions of cubic meters of water for irrigation of rice during the dry season. Preakhana located in the center of the basin. It once consisted of a square pond with a side of 70 meters, surrounded by four smaller ponds, which were in turn were surrounded by eight other bodies of water. In the center of the complex was a tiny island, with only tower made of sandstone. Appointment Preakhana not known, but the Khmer kings are usually placed in the center of the island pools.