Also recorded as Prasat East Angkouy, it’s the remains of a group of three temples constructed from laterite and brick with sandstone elements. Features “library” and an outer wall with gopura. It is located a short distance east of Bangkuoy Khang Lech Temple. On visiting in mid-January, and noting the overgrowth, I’ll return to the … Read more
The Baphuon Temple, located in Angkor Thom to the northwest of the Bayon temple, is another of the famed mountain temples built by the ancient Khmer. The temple is known for its grand entrance, its scale, and the impressive reliefs especially those on the second enclosure of the top level. It dates to the mid-11th century, … Read more
Located northeast of Battambang city and sometimes referred to as Prasat Baset/Basaet, Baset Temple, or Prasat Barsaet, it’s the ruins of a large and grandiose ancient temple complex estimated around 400 m x 150 m centering on a large central temple surrounded by six small temples with two libraries. It’s believed to date to the … Read more
Also recorded as Chaw Srei Vibol, it is a unique temple site located along the ancient East Royal Road that leads from Angkor to Beng Melea and from there connects to Preah Khan of Kampong Svay and in another direction, Koh Ker, Neak Buos, and Wat Phu. The site was believed to have been constructed … Read more
The ancient site of Kbal Spean is a section of the river whose waters flow over the natural stone bedrock which has been abundantly sculpted, in particular with linga, but also with gods of the Hindu pantheon including Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Uma and other deities. The riverbed even features small basins whose walls were also … Read more
Also recorded as Kuk Yeay Ham Temple and Yay Hom, it is a sandstone temple possibly constructed under the reign of Jayavarman VI. It is also the location where an inscribed stele was found that is registered under K. 86 and is now believed to be held at the nearby Wat Sangke. The temple is … Read more
Also known as Prasat Nang Kou and Nong Kuh, it is located around 10km east of Svay Leu in Siem Reap Province. The site is located on the eastern side of a broad hill that overlooks farmland mostly being cultivated today to grow cassava and mango. On visiting in 01/2023, the site is quite overgrown … Read more
Located in Angkor Thom, north of the causeway that leads from Victory Gate to the Royal Palace, the North Khleang is a large sandstone structure configuring of long galleried halls enclosing a courtyard with a small shrine at its center. It is duplicated, almost identically by the South Khleang, all of which are fronted by … Read more
Also known as Srâlau (Pr.). Prasat Sralao (ប្រាសាទស្រឡៅ) is a remote temple around 20km north-northwest of Siem Reap and 16km from Angkor Wat. The site is quite ruinous but quite interesting at least for those with a keen interest in ancient temple architecture. The site features three brick towers built on a common platform with … Read more
An uncleared and overgrown site (05/2021) that is around 20 m x 20 m and surrounded by a moat (dry). Partial excavations at some time in the past have revealed the small laterite base structure and several sandstone pieces including a decayed pedestal and decayed yoni with spout along with brick rubble. Gallery
Also recorded as Prasat Roluos. Remains of a brick temple that featured a library, outer wall, and moat. It featured an inscription recorded under K 219 that came from a doorframe noted by Georges Coedes to contain 26 lines of Khmer text and being the only recording at that time of King Udayadityavarman II. Dated … Read more
Wat Ek Phnom, or Ek Phnom Pagoda, is located 8 km north of Battambang city featuring the remains of an 11th-century ancient temple fronted by a contemporary pagoda that also features a giant Buddha statue. The ancient temple, part in ruin, is a square sandstone shrine with a “library” building enclosed by an outer wall … Read more