Popel Temple

Located just north of the village of Trapeang Popel in Svay Leu district of Siem Reap, Prasat Popel is a group of three laterite temples, that was reported to have had a moat and basin in the east.

At the time of visiting, 01/23, the three towers are heavily overgrown although it’s still possible to make a way around the back and to the front of the trio to see the three intriguing lintels. A little hard to see with the overgrowth, but the construction style of the towers themselves also appears quite unique.

south tower
south tower
south tower
central tower
central tower
north tower
north tower

Note: the trail to the site comes off the back of the village chief’s house and through a field (ask permission first). There may be another longer trail that comes to the site from its north side.

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*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.

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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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