Wat Sanlong

The site of a modern monastery, Wat Sanlong, and also an ancient site with a tall brick temple and smaller satellite temple. Featured a moat and basin in the east.

The tall brick temple features five levels and false doors on each side except the east which is open and has the remains of a mandapa or hall leading east. Several meters further to the east is another and much smaller satellite temple. The site housed a statue of Harihara which is believed to be in the National Museum.

The monastery features a wide array of modern statuary depicting Khmer Buddhist tales. The monastery is gated and sometimes closed.

Historical Photos

Photos property of EFEO, taken between 1921 and 1965

Harihara Statue
Main tower
Satellite building
Sculpted steles inc. Ganesha, Buddhist Trinity, Surya on chariot, Brahma

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