Pre Rup was Rajendravarman's state temple (see picture 1, below), built in 961. It consists of two enclosures with gateways at all four sides, a pyramidal structure, and five shrines on top. The two lower terraces are of laterite, the third upper terrace is of sandstone. The shrines are of brick. The entrances in the east and the false doors in the other sides are of sandstone (see picture 2, below). The false doors are delicately sculptured. Moulded pil- lars are on either side (see picture 3, below).
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