- 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
*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
- Site Name: Sanlong (V.) Khmer Name: វត្តសន្លោង
- Reference ID: HA11751 | Posted: January 20, 2021 | Last Update: November 12th, 2021
- Tags/Group: Angkor, b, Roluos, Temples, Wat
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Soutr Nikom District > Chan Sa Commune > Sanlong Village
- MoCFA ID: 468
- IK Number: 565
