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.
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
- Reference ID: HA11899 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
- Site Name: Ta Ros (Pr.) | Khmer: បា្រសាទតារស់
- Other Names: Prasat Taros, Soumab Temple, ប្រាសាទស៊ូម៉ាប់, Ta Ros (Pr.), Pr. Ta Ros., Prasat Taros
- Location: Preah Vihear Province > Choam Khsant District > Tuek Kraham Commune > O Khsan Village
- Inventaire Khmer IK: 304
- MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 616
- Monuments Historiques - MH: 610
- Inscription Number/s: K. 348 , K. 349
- Tags/Group: 1926MH, Inscription, Lajonquiere, MH, pr, ra, Temples
Historical Inventories of Ta Ros (Pr.)
- 1907, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome II, pg. 27 (IK #: 304 Site Name: Prasat Taros Region: Melu Prei (Cheam Khsan), Cambodge)
- 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 610 Site: Pr. Ta Ros. - Three brick shrines, partly ruined, bearing inscriptions. Region: Melu Prei
Ta Ros (Pr.) Inscription References
- K. 348 - Section: N Lines: 36 Script: Khmer Date (Saka): 876 Ref: 1953, Coedes, Inscriptions du Cambodge, Volume 5, p. 108
- K. 349 - Section: S Lines: 32 Script: Khmer Date (Saka): 876 Ref: 1953, Coedes, Inscriptions du Cambodge, Volume 5, p. 108
