Also known as Prasat Taros and Soumab Temple, it’s a group of three brick temples open to the east with a library building and brick outer enclosure wall with gopura. The site carries two interesting inscriptions, some curious art, and an a seemingly large “library”. The site is ruinous, but well preserved for its age with even remants of the outer brick wall still seen in places.
The library
The outer pavilion/gopura and wall
The three temples
Inscriptions
- K. 348 – on the east gopura doorframe – 36 lines of Khmer – IC V, p. 108
- K. 349 – on the doorframe of the central tower – 32 lines of Khmer – the important inscription noting the formation of Yaçodharâçrama (an ashrama) in Çivapàda (aka the nearby Prasat Neak Buos) and notes the outcome of land donations – IC V, p. 108
Getting to the site – the site is located along the same red laterite road that connects Phnom Dap and Neak Buos. As of 05/22, the trail coming off that road leads straight to the site and is suitable for moto but likely challenging in very wet weather.
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Site Info
- Site Name: Ta Ros (Pr.) Khmer Name: បា្រសាទតារស់
- Reference ID: HA11899 | Last Update: May 3rd, 2022
- Other Names: Prasat Taros, Soumab Temple, ប្រាសាទស៊ូម៉ាប់
- Tags/Group: pr, ra, Temples
- Location: Preah Vihear Province > Choam Khsant District > Tuek Kraham Commune > O Khsan Village
- MoCFA ID: 616
- IK Number: 304
- Inscription Number/s: K. 348, 349
