Wat Meban
A contemporary monastery, named after the mother of a Khmer king, is built on a large low-level rise of an ancient site, Yeay Bang. The recently restored pagoda, surrounded by a moat, is quite colorful and richly adorned with artwork of contemporary Khmer Buddhist narratives. In the northeast corner is a neak ta shelter covering … Read more
Wat Sala Kou
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the north side of Oudong Mountain. At the steps to the pagoda, an ancient linga is seen along with a “mini-prasat” that was often used as corner finials on Angkorian-era temples. Resting beside that finial is a remnant from a post-Angorian era Buddhist Terrace. Historical Notes In VAT … Read more
Prasat Korng Noy – Wat Prasat (Kandal Province)
Located on monastery grounds, surrounded by funerary stupa, stands a square brick temple. But how old is it? This might be a quite fascinating site that tells a tale of two eras. There are ancient remains including a pedestal and water spout at the site, while everything else is certainly from more recent times, but … Read more