East Mebon is a 10^th century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir. The East Mebon was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king. Its location reflects Khmer architects’ concern with orientation and cardinal directions. The temple was built on a north south axis with Rajendravarman’s state temple, Pre Rup, located about 1200 meter to the south just outside the Baray. The East Mebon also lies on an east-west axis with the palace temple Phimean Akas, another creation of Rajendravarman’s reign,​​ located about 6800 meter due west.