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North Khleang (26 February, 2006)
North Khleang (GPS: 13.44725, 103.86087) is an ancient ruin located just behind the twelve towers of Prasat Suor Prat, and separated by the royal route that leads from the Royal Palace to the Victory Gate. It is almost a mirror image of the South Khleang, another ancient ruin in Angkor Thom. This monument was built in the late 10th Century to earth 11th Century by King Jayaviravarman
North Khleang is the older of the two Khleangs. It is also wider, but from my observation, in a more advance state of dilapidation. Within the North Khleang are inscriptions mentioning Jayaviravarman, the king who built it.
360° View of North Khleang on Google Maps Street View
North Khleang is 
in the centre of the Map of Angkor
The inside of North Khleang (26 February, 2006)The style of construction of North and South Khleang would later come to be known as the Khleang style, and could also be seen applied to Ta Keo and Phimeanakas.
I explored the two Khleangs one dry afternoon in February. It was the beginning of the dry season, and the ruins were carpeted with falling leaves, giving the place an impression of autumn. The park was meticulously well kept, with the grass cut and the leaves swept. I came away impressed.
