Tuol Svay Chum

Located south of the ancient road that led from Angkor to Phimai, and southeast of Spean Thma, a large square basin and moated mound can be seen. Inside the moated mound are traces of brick, by appearances pre-10th century, which may concur with the square rather than elongated basin.

In the drone shot below, you can see the old road running top to bottom to the left of the basin. To the right of the basin, almost out of shot, is the moated mound. Whilst following the old road to the site, you’ll pass through a tree that creates an arch, almost paying homage to a time past.

Images: March 2025

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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.

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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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