Khmer rulers (Cambodian old time king) built complex system of lakes and canals. the large reservoir - Barays, to collect drain water and water drained from the rivers.
The West Baray, fed by O Klok River. Built by Suryavarman I and completed by Udayadityavarman II about 1000 years ago, is 8km long and 2.2 km wide!
Right centre of the Baray, lay the artificial island with a temple named The West Mebon.
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