Located along the ancient road that led out of Angkor to Phnom Srok (and beyond), Spean Thom is a laterite bridge measuring over 60 meters long by eye as it is partly buried by a new road that runs parallel to the bridge. It still retains sections of balustrade, interestingly, they are also made from laterite while on most bridges these would be of sandstone. A bridge east of Phnom Srok, Spean Dach, also features parts of laterite balustrade, even with a naga end, still in situ. See a larger map of the ancient road network and bridges here and here.
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: Spean Thom Khmer Name: ស្ពានធំ
- Reference ID: HA13411 | Posted: January 17, 2021 | Last Update: May 25th, 2023
- Tags/Group: Ancient Bridges, Temples
- Location: Banteay Meanchey Province > Phnum Srok District > Phnum Dei Commune > Khcheay Village
- MoCFA ID: 2988
