- Area: Kratie Province > Preaek Prasab District > Chambak Commune > Chroy Thmâ Village
- | Type: Ancient Remains & Temples
Rising above the plains and looking along the Mekong River at the village of Chroy Ampil, Phnom Sopoar Kali is small mountain wrapped in local legend. There appear to be differing versions of the tale but it centres on a crocodile and a princess, also noting the shape of the mountain which, in the eyes of locals, resembles the shape of a crocodile. It’s a lovely spot featuring several shrines, a small cave (which also has tales to tell), a grand pagoda, and incredible views down to the village below and out over the amazing Mekong river.
There’s also a basin near the pagoda that has, or once held a crocodile. Contemporary funerary chedi surround the mountain, as well as the large and elaborate chedi area of an Oknha of which era I am unsure.
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Site Info
- Site Name: Phnom Soporkaley Khmer Name: ភ្នំសុពណ៌កាឡី
- Reference ID: HA34823 | Posted: February 9, 2023 | Last Update: March 2nd, 2023
- Tags/Group: T16, Temples, Wat
- Location: Kratie Province > Preaek Prasab District > Chambak Commune > Chroy Thmâ Village
- IK Number: 140.03