Kandaol Dom Khang Tbong

Located on the western side of Preah Ko in the Roluos area, its also recorded as Prasat Kandol Sud (south) and Au Kaek Temple. The site features only remnants of a brick temple including sandstone plinths, brick mounds, and a standing sandstone doorframe. The site occupies an elevated mound that is enclosed by a moat. The traditional eastern entrance of the site has been sadly consumed by private property and access can be found from the southern side.

Inscriptions

  • K. 813 – Sanskrit text – IC I, p. 37

The Prasat Kandòl Dom (South), located a short distance south of the previous one and mentioned by Comm’ de LAJONQUIÈRE, also has an unpublished inscription, engraved on the southern jamb of the entrance door to the sanctuary, which was discovered in November 1934 by G. A. TROUVÉ. There remain only short fragments (6) insufficient to allow a coherent decipherment. The writing is identical to that of the previous entry (see here). After praising a king, came that of a scholar (caturvveda……..castrarunava…) we then read the mention of the temple of Indreçvara (Crindreçvaragrna) and that of the foundation of a linga (lingam atisthipat). It is possible that this inscription is also authored by Çivasoma.

Inscriptions du Cambodge I, G Coedes

Map

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Site Info

  • Reference ID: HA11767 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
  • Site Name: Kandaol Dom Khang Tbong | Khmer: កណ្តោលដុំខាងត្បូង
  • Other Names: Au Kaek Temple, Ta Prohm, Prasat Kandaol Dom Sud, Kandol Dom Sud, Kandal Dom Sud., Kandol Dôm Sud
  • Location: Siem Reap Province > Prasat Bakong District > Kandaek Commune
  • Inventaire Khmer IK: 587
  • MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 484
  • Monuments Historiques - MH: 479
  • Inscription Number/s: K. 813
  • Tags/Group: 1926MH, Angkor, e, Inscription, Lajonquiere, MH, Roluos, Temples

Historical Inventories of Kandaol Dom Khang Tbong

  • 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 275 (IK #: 587 Site Name: Kandol Dôm Sud Region: Srok Sutrinikom (Roluos), Khet Siemreap)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 479 Site: Kandal Dom Sud. - Remains of a sanctuary. Region: Siemréap

Kandaol Dom Khang Tbong Inscription References

  • K. 813 - Lines: 11fragm ents Script: Sanskrit Date (Saka): ixe Ref: 1937, Coedes, Inscriptions du Cambodge, Volume 1, p. 37
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