1926MH

This map and list features the sites listed in the inventory “Liste des monuments historiques du Cambodge.” published in 1926, Documents administratifs. In: Bulletin de l’Ecole française d’Extrême-Orient.

Kuk Veang (Ta Veang Temple)

Also recorded as Wat Po Vang and Kuk Van, it is a small square brick temple, circa 9th century, located on contemporary monastery grounds. The temple opens to the east with a sandstone doorframe that is topped by a mostly decayed sandstone lintel still retaining on its right side the outline of an outward-facing Makara … Read more

Phnom Preah Net Preah

Phnom Preah Netr Preah Temple is located atop the small mountain of the same name in the village of the same name features the remains of an ancient temple and rock carvings along with a contemporary monastery and pagoda. The ancient temple site is located on the southern side of the contemporary pagoda where a … Read more

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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

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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).

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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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Prasat Dap (Yeang Commune, Preah Vihear)

Also recorded as Prasat Dab (at least on Google Maps) is another of Preah Vihear province’s fascinating remote sites. It wasn’t cleared (as of 04/2022) but has been previously and is likely to be cleared again at a guess as the Preah Vihear authorities work their way around the sites (see their Facebook page for … 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

Kantop Temple

Remains of a laterite temple with outer enclosure

Ampil Rolom Temple

Located on the grounds of a contemporary monastery and pagoda, with a new monumental gate are the remains of an ancient brick temple featuring “flying palace” reliefs as are commonly seen across temples of the 8th-9th century. Also recorded as Prasat Bei, it was originally a group of three brick temples of which only the … Read more

Svay Ier Temple

Also noted as Svay Ie, Svay Loe, Bei Serei Sithor, and Wat Prasat Sirisotha. On the grounds of the contemporary monastery and pagoda is a standing brick temple, circa 10th century, that was once a group of three. The ancient temple sits tightly against the rear of the contemporary pagoda and is partially encapsulated by … Read more

Seri Sach Temple (Wat Preah Neang)

Located on the contemporary monastery grounds of Wat Preah Neang, are the partially standing remains of a laterite temple that once featured, a “library”, an outer enclosure wall, and a permanent basin. Of the ancient site, all that remains is a collection of laterite blocks underneath trees beside the modern stupa I’ll get to in … Read more

Banteay Stoung Temple

Prasat Banteay Stoung (or Banteay Staong) features the remains of an ancient and small square brick temple. The temple has been complemented in later times with the addition of Buddhist carvings including a reclining Buddha and several remains of Buddha on naga statues. Above the doorway, an ancient frieze of worshipers was placed, so I … Read more