Located just north of the main road and fronted by a large basin to its east, Prasat Si Liem was only briefly mentioned in early French reports of the 1900s but seemingly recent excavations have revealed there’s much more to it. The site is encapsulated by shrubbery making it difficult to navigate.
The first image below is the southern moat looking towards the temple and our entry point after asking the local householder if it was ok to cross his yard and peruse the temple. The site was seemingly large and the excavation, whenever it took place, has revealed the laterite foundation and, in places, partially standing walls. Several sandstone pedestals are also seen.
Historical Notes
The site, mentioned but once by E. Lajonquiere, in Inventaire descriptif Monuments du Cambodge, 1901-
Prasat Si Liem. 300 meters to the W. from the village; brick sanctuary with completely ruined moat basin.
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Site Info
- Reference ID: HA11995 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
- Site Name: Si Liem (Pr.) | Khmer: បា្រសាទស៊ីលៀម
- Other Names: Si Liem (Pr.), Prasat Si Liem
- Location: Oddar Meanchey Province > Banteay Ampil District > Kouk Mon Commune > Si Liem Village
- Inventaire Khmer IK: 831
- MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 712
- Monuments Historiques - MH: 705
- Tags/Group: Lajonquiere, MH, pr, re, T24, Temples
Historical Inventories of Si Liem (Pr.)
- 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 412 (IK #: 831 Site Name: Prasat Si Liem Region: Srok Svay Chek, Khet Sisophon)
