Veal Phtei Temple

Also recorded as Phty (Pr.). A recently restored shrine located in the center of Beng Mealea’s baray comprised of a tall column atop of which is a seated Buddha on Naga.

An APSARA team restored the shrine with local funding. Image prior to restoration (via information.gov.kh)

You can reach the site via a trail leading just south of the terrace on the western side of the baray. Getting to site currently (mid 2021) can be a challenge in wet season.

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