Boeng Khnar Temple

Also known as Prasat Khnar, the temple once featured a massive linga recorded as being 7 m high and 4 m wide that was supported by an equally massive pedestal measuring 3 m high and 7 m wide. The temple lies on the centerline axis of the large Rohal Baray, and working in concert with the adjacent Trapeang Ang Khnar, it is believed to have had the function of sanctifying the water that flowed into the baray.

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Historical Inventories of Khnar (Pr.)

  • 1902, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome I, pg. 358 (IK #: 268 Site Name: Prasat Rolom Region: Promtep - Groupe de Koh Ker, Kompong Thom)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 259 Site: Pr. Rolo'm. - Brick terrace and sanctuary. Region: Kompong Svay
  • 1939, Parmentier, L'art khmèr classique, pg. 75, 76 (Site Name: Khna (Pr.))
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