Wat Pouk

Monastery and contemporary pagoda also known as Wat Bo (Puok). The pagoda itself has some unique design quirks and is quite charasmatic. It features ornate wood-carved pediments, images of Apsara on several of its columns, interesting murals, and is demarcated by double sema. The site also features several older stupa. Around the grounds of the pagoda there is a path that winds past the numerous buildings including lecture hall, study halls, dining hall etc and several Buddhist sculptures.

The site also features several rudimentary remnants of an ancient temple.

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Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap - Contact via [email protected] - more..

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