Celebrated for its elegant pink sandstone and extraordinary decoration. The architectural and decorative features of Banteay Srey are unique and exceptionally fine.

Banteay Srey was built by a Brahman who was the grandson of Harshavarman II and some describe it as being closer in architecture and decoration was the use of a hard pink sandstone which enable the technique of sandalwood carving with even an Indian scent to it. Male divinity in niche supported by mythical beings with monkey faces.