Terrace (Banteay Chhmar)

Area: Banteay Meanchey Province > Thma Puok District > Banteay Chhmar Commune > Banteay Chhmar Village
| Type: Ancient Remains & Temples

Fronting the western side of the large baray is a grand terrace that has recently been restored. Topped by lions flanking the entrances, the lower registers meeting the water of the baray feature beautiful carvings of Hamsa and lotus flowers.

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*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: Terrace
Reference ID: HA22676 | Last Updated: January 1st, 2022
Tags/Group: Banteay Chhmar, rc, Temples
Location: Banteay Meanchey Province > Thma Puok District > Banteay Chhmar Commune > Banteay Chhmar Village

Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..