Trapeang Chambak Temple (Siem Reap)

Located at the base of Phnom Bok are the remains of a small square temple brick, open to the east. The doorframe and one column remain standing, along with part of the brick structure whose complete collapse has been averted with the help of tree roots binding what remains.

Behind the site is a well, possibly indicating that there was more than one tower on the site or that what we see was part of something much larger. There is also a decayed but beautiful lintel sitting in front of the site possibly displaying Indra on Airvata with lions at each end.

You can access the site from the road that runs around the base of the mountain.

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: HA11732 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
  • Site Name: Trâpeang Châmbâk (Pr.) | Khmer: បា្រសាទត្រពាំងចំបក់
  • Other Names: Prasat Chambak, Prasat Top, Trapeang Chambak (Pr.), Pr. Trapeang Chambok., Prasat Trapeang Chambok
  • Date/Era: 10th Century
  • Location: Siem Reap Province > Banteay Srei District > Siem Reap Province
  • Inventaire Khmer IK: 548
  • MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 449
  • Monuments Historiques - MH: 438
  • Tags/Group: 10th Century, 1926MH, Angkor, c, Lajonquiere, MH, pr, Temples

Historical Inventories of Trâpeang Châmbâk (Pr.)

  • 1911, E. Lunet de Lajonquière, Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge, Tome III, pg. 235 (IK #: 548 Site Name: Prasat Trapeang Chambok Region: Srok Sutrinikom (Roluos), Khet Siemreap)
  • 1926, Liste des Monuments Historiques, #: 438 Site: Pr. Trapeang Chambok. - Ruined brick sanctuary. Region: Siemréap
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..

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