The enclosure of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay (PKKS) is massive, featuring four gopura (aka gates or entrance pavilions) at each of its cardinal points. The west gate shares the same layout plan as the north and south gates, here you can also see the grand sandstone causeway, decorated on each side with beautiful repeating carvings of Hamsa and cobra-like naga, crossing the moat in front of the three massive sandstone towers. It’s also interesting to note the ink writing on one of the door jambs, and the laterite used to seemingly close certain openings, not dissimilar to post-Angkor activity elsewhere.
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Site Info
- Site Name: West Gate of PKKS
- Reference ID: HA33728 | Last Updated: December 25th, 2022
- Tags/Group: Gopura, PKKS, ra, T12, Temples
- Location: Preah Vihear Province > Sangkum Thmei District > Ronak Ser Commune > Ta Saeng Village
