Ancient Remains & Temples

Spean Thom

Located along the ancient road that led out of Angkor to Phnom Srok (and beyond), Spean Thom is a laterite bridge measuring over 60 meters long by eye as it is partly buried by a new road that runs parallel to the bridge. It still retains sections of balustrade, interestingly, they are also made from laterite … Read more

Trapeang Chambak Temple

Located west of the Preah Khan of Kampong Svay complex and also recorded as Chambork Temple and Prasat Chambok, it’s an ancient temple that French researchers from the 1900s would label “Temple D’etape” which was akin to a stopping place along the ancient road that, in this case, led west to Beng Mealea. Whilst no … Read more

Put Chhum Rieng Temple

Mound where bricks were found and nearby a hill with laterite pieces (report: Cisark). Located 5 km east of the town of Svay Leu.

Yeay Chhab Temple

An ancient temple site that was once surrounded by a moat. Only remnants remain to be seen at the site including several pedestals a deposit stone, a grinding table, and sandstone plinths among the overgrowth.

Ampil Temple (Chhouk Village)

Prasat Ampil is the remains of “firehouse” (read more here) constructed from laterite featuring a tall tower extending to the east with a hall featuring three windows on its southern side and none on the north. The tower still retains its sandstone crown piece in situ. There is also a basin and the site is … Read more

Spean Memay (Yeang Commune)

Located along the ancient road that led out of Angkor to Phnom Srok (and beyond), Spean Memay of Yeang Commune is a laterite bridge recorded as measuring 45 meters long and 9 meters wide. Note there are several bridges named “Memay” see here for others and a larger map of the ancient road network and bridges … Read more