Banteay Samre, or Banteay Samrae, is perhaps one of the most
beautiful of the smaller ancient temple sites almost rivalling
the popular Banteay Srei site. It was built in the early 11th century
as a Hindu temple under the reign of King Suryavarman II (reign 1113 – c.1150 AD)
and later completed by King Yasovarman II (reign 1160 – 1166 AD)
in the early 12th century. It is located about 10 km to the northeast
of Angkor Wat and near the eastern edge of the ancient East Baray.