Srah Srang was dug in the 10th century by a Buddhist minister of King Rajendravarman II called Kavindrarimathana. King Jayavavarman VII modified the reservoir in the early part of the 13th century.It’s likely that the reservoir would have been abandoned with other temples in the region around the 16th century.The area was cleared in the early part of the 20th century.In the late 20th century, the viewing platform was partially restored.