Also recorded Phnom Kaun Khleng Temple, it’s the remains of a group of four ancient brick temples surrounded by an outer laterite enclosure wall with entrance gopura. The four temples are aligned on a north-south axis and open to the east. The northmost tower has part of one wall partially standing, only the basement remains of the second from the north, the third is almost completely standing, while the fourth only the base remains.
The third tower, appearing to be larger than the others is aligned to a large laterite entrance pavilion which is partially standing. The brick tower features a sandstone doorframe flanked by decorated door columns
The laterite entrance also features remains tumbling down the mountainside including remnants of a beautifully carved lintel wedged up against a tree.
On one corner of the laterite terrace that measured roughly, 30 m wide by 35 m high, a sandstone crown piece from one of the temples is seen, and on the east side a pedestal. Nearby is a contemporary hut, a wooden prayer hall and a vihara which have been superseded by the newer pagoda at the foothill of the mountain.
Getting to the site is easy, from Phnom Srok head to Trapeang Thma and follow the road around the eastern side of the lake until you reach a roundabout with a statue of a lady harvesting rice, then, head west which leads straight to the mountain, several walking paths lead up to the temple, one is located behind the school.
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Site Info
- Site Name: Phnom Kon Khlaeng (Pr.) Khmer Name: បា្រសាទភ្នំកូនខ្លែង
- Reference ID: HA15248 | Last Update: May 14th, 2022
- Other Names: Phnom Kaun Khleng Temple, ប្រាសាទកូនខ្លែង
- Tags/Group: pr, rc, Temples
- Location: Banteay Meanchey Province > Phnum Srok District > Poy Char Commune > Phnom Khlaeng Village
- MoCFA ID: 5601
