Pong Toek Temple

Remains of a brick temple group set on a large mound that is surrounded by an active moat. A shelter sits atop the site featuring the original sandstone doorframe with sandstone remnants scattered around the site, along with a large pedestal. At the west of the site, a pagoda has been built, with elephants looking through its windows.

Map

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

Historical Inventories of Pong Toek (Pr.)

  • 1901, E. Aymonier, Le Cambodge, Tome II, pg. 347 (Site Name: Prasat Pong Toeuk, mentioned under Les petites ruines du nord de Svay Chèk Region: Battambang Le Nord)
  • 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 408 (IK #: 824 Site Name: Prasat Pong Tu'k Region: Srok Svay Chek, Khet Sisophon)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 57 Site: Pr. Pong Tük. - Three brick sanctuaries, two of which are very ruined. Region: Sisophon
Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..

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