Located inside the enclosure of Banteay Chhmar Temple are the remains of a “firehouse“, a structure that was typically placed along the ancient Khmer road network as a temple that coincided with a rest area for pilgrims and travellers. It is located on the east side of the temple proper.
Its state of decay is quite profound when compared to the other firehouses of a similar era, perhaps due to the quality of the sandstone source. Otherwise, it is identical in its layout to those seen in Angkor and along the East Royal Road. Other firehouses along the Northwest Royal Road share the same layout but are constructed of laterite.
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- Site Name: Firehouse of Banteay Chhmar (Pr.) Khmer Name: បា្រសាទបន្ទាយឆ្មារ
- Reference ID: HA22700 | Last Update: January 19th, 2025
- Tags/Group: Banteay Chhmar, Firehouse (Dharmasala/Vahni-griha), pr, Temples
- Location: Banteay Meanchey Province > Thma Puok District > Banteay Chhmar Commune > Banteay Chhmar Village
- MoCFA ID: 51.a
