- Area: Siem Reap Province > Krong Run Ta Ek Techo Sen > Ta Aek
- | Type: Ancient Remains & Temples
The new pagoda of Run Ta Ek Techo Sen.
Run Ta Ek has undergone significant development in recent years. Originally a small community with 442 families, it was designated a relocation site for residents moving from the Angkor Archaeological Park. The APSARA National Authority (ANA), which is responsible for managing the Angkor site, developed Run Ta Ek to provide these residents with housing and agricultural land.
In January 2024, the Cambodian government officially recognized Run Ta Ek Techo Sen as a town, incorporating Run Ta Ek commune from Banteay Srei district and Balang commune from Prasat Bakong district. Giving the area a town status is a begin deal and shows the government is committed to the long-term development of the area. On visiting in January 2025, there are nice roads leading to the area, lots of stalls have popped up at pivotal intersections, and there’s a new school and medical centre by the looks and this new pagoda. It will take time; new cities don’t spring up overnight; five years from now, I am guessing this will be a beautiful place.
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- Site Name: Wat Run Ta Ek Khmer Name: វត្តធម្មជាតិរុនតាឯកតេជោសែន
- Reference ID: HA44287 | Last Update: January 23rd, 2025
- Tags/Group: 10th Century, a, Kulen, pr, Temples
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Krong Run Ta Ek Techo Sen > Ta Aek
