Wat Tang Tok – Preah Ang Sang Tuk

Also referred to as Preah Vihear Prambuon Lavaeng, it’s a functioning monastery where the remnants of laterite shrines and a large reconstructed terrace that features a monumental Buddha statue. The terrace features ornately capped double sema demarcating the sacred area.

To the west of the recently reconstructed terrace, are two ancient laterite constructions, one being the remains of a square construction open to the east with stairs, while the other is an octagonal-shaped construction that has recently been partly restored by appearances.

A sandstone dharmacakra was also found here as seen in the historical images further below. In early French maps, the site was referred to as Terrace No. 2 and is one of the many Buddhist Terraces found in Angkor Thom, you can find links to new research on the topic here.

Layout image from Marchal Henri. Monuments secondaires et terrasses bouddhiques d’Ańkor Thom, 1918

Historical Images – property of EFEO via Fonds Cambodge

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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: HA16634 | Last Update: January 7th, 2026
  • Site Name: Terrasse N 2 - Preah Vihar Pram Buon Lven | Khmer: វត្ត​ព្រះអង្គសាងទុក
  • Other Names: Terrasse N 2, Terrasse Boudhique No 2, Preah Ang Sang Tuk, Prah Vihar Pramboun Lven, Monument 88||Terrasse N 2, Terrasse Boudhique No 2, Preah Ang Sang Tuk, Prah Vihar Pramboun Lven, Monument 88||Terrasse N 2, Terrasse Boudhique No 2, Preah Ang Sang Tuk, Prah Vihar Pramboun Lven, Monument 88||Terrasse N 2, Terrasse Boudhique No 2, Preah Ang Sang Tuk, Prah Vihar Pramboun Lven, Monument 88
  • Location: Siem Reap Province > Krong Siem Reab > Sangkat Nokor Thum
  • Inventaire Khmer IK: 471.88
  • MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 654
  • Angkor Vihara Project - AVP: ATV006
  • Georges Trouvé Inventaire - GT: 88
  • Tags/Group: Angkor, Angkor Thom, AVP, Buddhist Terrace, GT

Bibliograghy

  • 1908, Chronique, in Bulletin de l'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient, 8, p. 290 (under IV. Découvertes)
  • 1918, Marchal, Monuments Secondaires et Terrasses Bouddhiques d'Angkor Thom, p. 13 (Site: Terrasse Bouddhique #2)
  • 2022, Shimodo, A Typological Study of Theravāda Buddhist Monasteries in Angkor Thom, Cambodia
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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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