Located atop Kulen Mountain adjacent to the popular waterfall, as far as I know, Prasat Kraol Romeas is Cambodia’s only temple that has a river running through it. While the majority of the temple site is located on the eastern side of the river, there are remains of the outer enclosure wall found on the western side of the river.
As mentioned the site features an outer laterite enclosure wall containing a small but complex site built of laterite with sandstone columned windows, doorframes, and pillars. An inscription, K.1006 whilst being found nearby is attributed to this site, dating to the 16th century and speaking to a visitor who reconstructed statues in the area. A statue of Avalokiteshvara (Lokeshvara) was also found here.
Along the western wall, two lintels can be seen, while decayed you can still see the beautiful craftsmanship.
On the northern side of the temple, you’ll find some stairs leading down to the river revealing an enchanting little spot via a small stage of the waterfall with a swing chair that proceeds the 20 m drop further on.
Directly across the river from the temple, in the area of the dining huts, are the continuing remains of the ancient wall structure.
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Site Info
- Site Name: Kraol Romeas (Pr.) Khmer Name: បា្រសាទក្រោលរមាស
- Reference ID: HA12952 | Last Update: December 11th, 2021
- Other Names: Kraol Romeas Temple, ប្រាសាទក្រោលរមាស, Toek Thlak, Krol Romas
- Tags/Group: b, Kulen, Phnom Kulen, pr, Temples
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Svay Leu District > Khnang Phnum Commune > Preah Ang Thom Village
- MoCFA ID: 1927
- IK Number: 554.02
- Inscription Number/s: K. 1006
