Located in Pring Thom Commune of Choam Khsan district, Prasat Chaeng Meng (also recorded as Prasat Chengmeng) is the remains of a partially standing small, square laterite temple. The temple featured a short hall or mandapa leading east with sandstone doorframes. Sandstone doorframes were also seen on the false doors of the other sides. Remains of “library” building in the southeast corner. Surrounded by an outer enclosure wall, also of laterite with a large (lengthwise) entrance gopura on the east that has been spectacularly overtaken by a tree.
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Site Info
- Reference ID: HA11911 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
- Site Name: Chaeng Meng (Pr.) | Khmer: បា្រសាទចែងមេង
- Other Names: Prasat Chengmeng, Chieng Meng (Pr.), Prasat Chieng Meng., Prasat Chieng Meng, Chieng Meng
- Location: Preah Vihear Province > Choam Khsant District > Pring Thum Commune > Krâlapeas Village
- Inventaire Khmer IK: 316
- MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 628
- Monuments Historiques - MH: 622
- Tags/Group: 12th Century, 1926MH, Aymonier, Hospital Chapel, Lajonquiere, MH, negt, pr, Pr. Khnar, rb, Temples
Historical Inventories of Chaeng Meng (Pr.)
- 1901, E. Aymonier, Le Cambodge, Tome II, pg. 220 (Site Name: Chieng Meng Region: Melou Prei)
- 1907, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome II, pg. 53 (IK #: 316 Site Name: Prasat Chieng Meng Region: Melu Prei (Cheam Khsan), Cambodge)
- 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 622 Site: Prasat Chieng Meng. - Sanctuary and annexes made of laterite. Region: Melu Prei
