Snoeng East Temple

Also referred to as Prasat Snoeng Khang Khaeut, it is the remains of a standing three brick temple group. The site is located 200m east of Snoeng West Temple, noting the obvious that they are from differing eras.

The temples are aligned on a north-south axis and open to the east sharing a common terrace. The central tower is the much larger of the trio and all featured forebodies extending their entrance eastward that opened with sandstone doorframes. The central temple still has its decorative lintel in situ supported by decorated octagonal door columns.

Crown elements and pedestal among other pieces can be seen surrounding the temples

Map

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Site Info

Historical Inventories of Snoeng Khang Khaeut (Pr.)

  • 1901, E. Aymonier, Le Cambodge, Tome II, pg. 291 (Site Name: Prasat Sning Region: Battambang Le Sud)
  • 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 444 (IK #: 866 Site Name: Prasat Sneng Est Region: Srok Battambang, Khet Battambang)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 96 Site: Pr. Sneng - East. Three brick sculpture shrines and a worn stele. Region: Battambang

Snoeng Khang Khaeut (Pr.) Inscription References

  • K. 204 - Lines: 22 Script: Khmer Date (Saka): ixe Ref: 1964, Coedes, Inscriptions du Cambodge, Volume 7, p. 42
  • K. 743 - Lines: 12 Script: Sanskrit Date (Saka): xe-xie Ref: -
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