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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- Site Name: Phty (Pr.) Khmer Name: បា្រសាទផ្ទី/ប្រាសាទវាលផ្ទី
- Reference ID: HA13624 | Last Update: July 17th, 2021
- Other Names: ប្រាសាទវាលផ្ទី, Veal Phtei Temple, Prasat Phty
- Tags/Group: Beng Mealea, Map: Top 100 Temples & Ancient Sites (Siem Reap), pr, Temples
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Svay Leu District > Boeng Mealea Commune > Boeng Mealea Village
- MoCFA ID: 3579
