Located to the southeast of Phnom Chhngok in Kampot Province, Wat Kirisophea is a contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring a stupa that is centuries old. The pagoda is quite old too, surrounded by a moat and featuring ornate pediments, one of which curiously features a Yin Yang symbol in a lotus medallion.









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Site Info
- Site Name: Kirisophea (V.) Khmer Name: វត្តគិរីសោភា ហៅកូនសត្វ
- Reference ID: HA31290 | Last Update: February 7th, 2023
- Tags/Group: pa, stupa, T9, Temples, Wat
- Location: Kampot Province > Tuek Chhou District > Trâpeang Pring Commune > Meanrith Village