- Area: Siem Reap Province > Soutr Nikom District > Chan Sa Commune > Sanlong Village
- | Type: Ancient Remains & Temples
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
Map
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Site Info
- Reference ID: HA11751 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
- Site Name: Sanlong (V.) | Khmer: វត្តសន្លោង
- Other Names: Sanlong (V.), V. Samlong., Vat Samlong
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Soutr Nikom District > Chan Sa Commune > Sanlong Village
- Inventaire Khmer IK: 565
- MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 468
- Monuments Historiques - MH: 457
- Tags/Group: 1926MH, Angkor, b, Lajonquiere, MH, Roluos, Temples, Wat
Historical Inventories of Sanlong (V.)
- 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 252 (IK #: 565 Site Name: Vat Samlong Region: Srok Sutrinikom (Roluos), Khet Siemreap)
- 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 457 Site: V. Samlong. - Brick sanctuary; sculptures. Region: Siemréap
