Ancient Remains & Temples

Trapeang Tasit Temple

A modern monastery (Puthan Nokor Reach Thorm Meta Pagoda) on the ancient temple site features a large moat, while the only remnants to be seen are several sandstone plinths and pieces. Gallery

Thnal Dach Temple (Svay Leu)

According to reports, it’s the ancient ruins of a laterite temple with a “library” and outer enclosure wall with gopura on the east. Location approximated.

O Ka-aek Temple

Also known as Prasat Trapeang Kaek, it’s a small 9th-century brick temple located near Bakong Temple, Bakong District, Siem Reap. Featuring an open doorway to the east and sandstone false doorways on each other side. Amazingly, on one of the false doors, you can still see remnants of the stucco decoration. Other remnants at the … Read more

Phum Lvea – Ancient Village

Also known as Phum Lovea, it was once the location of an ancient village dating to the Iron Age with occupation seemingly continuing till the present day. The circular nature of the site is most notable from an aerial view. Otherwise, there is little to recognise at ground level, although the monastery, Wat Lvea retains … Read more

Ba Phnom (N.T.)

A mound where sculptures were found in the 1930s, located at the foot of Ba Phnom, 300m west of Preah Vihear Kuk.

Wat Kampong Pil

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the east side of the Sangker River and about 6km south of Battambang city. It’s recorded that a red sandstone lintel from an Angkorian-era temple was discovered here.