Wat Prei Danghaeum

Also recorded as Wat Prey Dangherm (Khmer: វត្តព្រៃដង្ហើម), it’s located some 13km west of Siem Reap city, and immediately to the southeast of the remnants of the ancient temple, Prasat Prei Danghaeum.

The site retains several pieces including a sandstone pedestal and colonette fragment which are likely from the nearby temple site. Interestingly, stored by the contemporary pagoda are what I guess are the sema stones from the Buddhist terrace/pagoda that preceded the one we see today. There’s also the lotus base pedestal of a small Buddha which may be from the same era. Photos are from a January 2024 visit.

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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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