Baveng Temple
Site featuring remnants of an ancient temple including stone lion, pedestal, feet of small statue, and other sandstone fragments.
Ancient Remains & Temples
Bay Ka-ek Temple
A small 3 m square temple dedicated to Brahmanism while the exact era is unknown. Originally only several large sandstone pieces could be seen but it has recently been undergoing restoration.
Bayon Temple – Hidden Quirks, Facts and History
Bayon Temple is a richly decorated ancient Khmer temple located at the center of Angkor Thom in Angkor Archeological Park of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is one of the must-see temples when visiting the area being famous for its array of towers with smiling faces and “baroque” architecture in a Khmer context. From an architectural … Read more
Bei Temple (Preah Vihear)
Located in the southeast of Choam Khsant district of Preah Vihear, Prasat Bei is the remains of a group of three ancient square sandstone temples. The three towers open to the east and rise up on a common laterite platform. The final decorative carving of the site’s features was never fully completed, although it heralds … Read more
Beng Mealea Temple
Beng Mealea (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបឹងមាលា), is one of the ancient Khmer Empires’ larger temple complexes and is located 40 km east of the main group of temples at Angkor Archeological Park along the ancient royal highway that led to Preah Khan of Kampong Svay. According to the architectural style, similar to that of Angkor Wat, it … Read more
Beng Tbong Temple
An ancient site, once a group of four brick temples, which was also the provenance of two inscriptions and other remnants. According to the inscription style noted by George Coedes, the site likely dated to around the 10-11th century. The lintel pictured in the historical images is a fascinating one, incorporating outward-facing Makara at either … Read more
BK1
One of the several brick shrines that surround the enclosure wall of Bakong Temple. This one, a tall tower that would have risen up with at least two false floors is still standing partially on two sides. It opens to the east with false doors on its other sides.
BK11
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This one stands out as being a little unique from the other towers around the perimeter. It features a sandstone base with steps on each side that are flanked by alters that originally feature … Read more
BK13
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. At this site, only the base remains to be seen.
BK15
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This site has not been completely cleared to date, remains of sandstone and brick can be seen through the overgrowth (late 2021).
BK17
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This site sits atop a large mound and perhaps beneath is a base structure yet to be revealed. What can be seen is the brickwork base of the temple and several sandstone pieces. Some … Read more
BK18
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. Only the base of this site remains along with its sandstone pedestal.
BK19
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. Partially standing brick temple still retaining its pedestal and in front, two octagonal decorated door columns (partly buried at the time). It opens to the south with a sandstone doorframe and false doors on … Read more
BK2
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This one, only the base of the brick structure remains with its sandstone alter still in place.
BK20
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. Perhaps the most interesting of all is a group of three brick temples with a large central tower that appears to possibly have had a mandapa, which is flanked by two smaller brick towers. … Read more
BK23
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. Only the base of the shrine remains, there may be traces of a wall? It opens to the east.
BK24
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. Only the base of the shrine remains and its pedestal. It opens to the east.
BK4
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This one, only the base of the brick structure remains, some of it as rubble and some small parts in great condition. Its sandstone alter is still in place. There appears some mixed remains … Read more
BK6
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This one is in great condition, rising up three levels, featuring a sandstone doorframe still in place and opening to the north with sandstone false doors on its other sides. Some remains of decorated … Read more
BK7
One of the several brick shrines inside the outer moat and surrounding the enclosure wall and inner moat of Bakong Temple. This one is partially standing and at the site, there are some beautiful round decorated columns to be seen and the remains of a lintel.
Boeng Khnar Temple
Also known as Prasat Khnar, the temple once featured a massive linga recorded as being 7 m high and 4 m wide that was supported by an equally massive pedestal measuring 3 m high and 7 m wide. The temple lies on the centerline axis of the large Rohal Baray, and working in concert with … Read more
Boeng Sasar Viech Temple
Also known as Boeng Temple, it’s located in Khvav district of Siem Reap, and is an unusual and enchanting ancient temple, as regional sites often are. In this case, the site originally consisted of a group of three laterite temples with a “library” building, all enclosed by a laterite wall with an entry gopura on … Read more
Boeng Srae Khang Lech Temple
Also known as Ben Sre temple, it is the remains of a tall laterite tower noted as being similar to Prasat Suor Prat seen fronting the Royal Palace at Angkor Thom. It is only partially standing and laterite blocks scatter the ground around its perimeter.
Boeng Veng Temple
Located north of the main group of temples in Koh Ker, it’s also known as Prasat Beng Veng and Prasat Ben Ven. Still standing today is one brick shrine in what is recorded as a group of three built upon a common laterite base and opening to the east. The site is notable for featuring … Read more
Boeung Thom
Also known as Beng Thom, an East-West oriented basin measuring 350 x 180 m. Linked to Rong Ta Dev, a hole for runoff flows in the outer wall of Angkor Thom. The basin also features a series of smaller basins to its east where there are also remains of an ancient site known as Terrace … Read more
Boh Tra Temple
Also recorded as Prasat Bos Tra, the site is located north of Khvav Village and south of the village of La Ang in a rural but quite beautiful area of valleys and mountain ranges. The site is located part way up one of those mountains and has also become a contemporary monastery with a new … Read more
Bos Neak Temple
Prasat Bos Neak is located atop Phnom Kulen, south of Anlong Thom village, south of Prasat Neak Ta on the trail fork that comes off the main trail heading to Damrei Krap and Srah Damrei. It is part of a group of temples, Anlong Thom, Prasat Neak Ta, Prasat Crei, all orientated on a similar … Read more
Bos Ream Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk N24)
Also recorded as Tower N24 and Prasat Rong Chambak of Sambor Prei Kuk group. It is a single brick temple on an elevation that has been spectacularly taken over by a tree. Underneath the tree roots, you can see some of the temple’s original decorations around the eaves and above the false doors. 2022 tour … Read more
Boundary Marker
Shelter housing a Buddhist Boundary Marker. It features on one side, a seated Buddha on Naga and a standing guardian devata on the other.
Boundary Marker (Damdaek)
A Buddhist boundary marker located beside a Chinese ancestral grave area and in between the ancient sites of Sasar Sdam and Preah Trapeang.