Terrace B2 – Angkor Thom

An as yet unprepared site for visitors (05/2021). The site was originally noted by Henri Marchal back in the 1900s as group of two sites, Terrace B and this one, B2. Both are related to Theravadan Buddhism that became predominant in the post God-King era/late Angkor period. The site, overgrown, features a tall stepped structure, … Read more

Necropolis

An uncleared site and unprepared for visitors. Located along the northeastern edge of the Beng Thom (a large basin) is a mostly continuous mound running east-west of almost 250 m in length and perhaps 30 m wide and several meters tall. On its northeastern end can be seen a laterite structure, a sandstone plinth, various … Read more

Small Basin

A small permanent basin 20 m x 20 m and 1-2 m deep (at a guess) lined with laterite and sandstone capping. Interestingly it is located atop what could be inferred as an island surrounded by canalisation. There are also odd pieces of stone around the southern side and 50 m to the southeast is … Read more

Terrace F

An uncleared site featuring remains of a terrace (or two?). Believed to be a Buddhist Terrace. Only scant remains can be seen among the overgrowth including sema stones, a structure base, and other laterite and sandstone blocks (03/2021). Gallery Around 95 m to the southwest further remains of laterite and sandstone

Terrace T

A small Buddhist Terrace on the eastern side of Ta Tout temple. Gallery

Terrace

An uncleared site featuring the remains of a small Buddhist Terrace. Gallery

Terrace

A ruinous and uncleared site that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. Brickwork, laterite, and sandstone can be seen along with remnants of a stone garuda and sandstone pedestals. Gallery

Terrace (Vestige Prasat)

An uncleared and partially excavated site, now overgrown, where several pedestals can be seen, some molded sandstone plinths, and sema stone featuring the god Yama (God of Death/Justice and the Underworld). While the site as we see it today is believed to be the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace of the late or post-Angkor period, … Read more

Terrace

An overgrown and uncleared site (05/2021) that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. At the site several sandstone plinths can be seen, sema stones, pedestal, and a long raised laterite and brick structure (uncleared) that features a square 1-2 m stepped structure at its western end. Gallery

Terrace

A ruinous, overgrown, and uncleared site that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. The only remains to be seen at ground level are that of a sandstone pedestal and several sandstone plinths. Gallery

Terrace E-2

Remains of what is believed to be terrace structure constructed in the late/post Angkor period. The site occupies a large and high set mound which is surrounded by canalisation but not entirely moated in the classical sense.   Gallery Site Layout   The remains occupy only a 40 sqm area of a much larger area … Read more

Terrace R – Angkor Thom

Located near Preah Pallilay, the site features scant remnants of what may have been a “Buddhist Terrace” originating in the late Angkor period. All that can be seen today are sema stones and sandstone remnants. The area itself is perhaps more of an attraction with plant life creating a dramatic setting among the undulating terrain. … Read more

Royal Palace Defensive Wall – Angkor Thom

Located between the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom and the Trapeang Don Meas (large basin) is a two-meter-wide, 3-4 m high and 400 m long laterite base and earthen covered wall. In early French notes, it’s described as likely being a defensive wall. In the notes written by Henri Marchal he describes there also being … Read more

Unnamed Hill Shrine – Angkor Thom

Located in an uncleared area of Angkor Thom, west-southwest of Preah Palilay this presently unnamed site is rectangular and constructed in laterite with what appears to be a porch leading westward. It sits on a large raised mound/hill effectively becoming an island. On the same raised “island”, a permanent basin constructed in laterite and sandstone … Read more

Terrace 5 (Group) – Angkor Thom

This group of terrace ruins, located in the SE quadrant of Angkor Thom are currently uncleared and not yet suitable for visiting. The group here comprises four terraces and several basins, one named the Rong Damrei. More to follow soon Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4 Gallery 5 Map Note: sites are spread … Read more

Terrace C – Angkor Thom

An uncleared site located in the scrub of Angkor Thom. Terrace C, a name used in early French maps from the 1900s, is located immediately west of a small basin known as the Trapeang Rondas Thlong. Covered in overgrowth, the east-west axis of the terrace can be noted, laterite blocks that lead down to the … Read more

Terrace B – Angkor Thom

Also known as Monument 36. A site as yet to be prepared for visitors. Located in the northeast quadrant of Angkor Thom and referred to as Terrace B in French maps from the 1900s, the overgrown site features the remains of perhaps two terraces very near to each other, this one Terrace B, and nearby … Read more

Terrace G – Angkor Thom

A Buddhist Terrace as noted in Henri Marchal’s 1918 publication “Monuments secondaires et terrasses bouddhiques d’Ańkor Thom”. The site is uncleared and all that remains easily visible through the overgrowth is a laterite wall section and some sandstone blocks. Henri Marchal noted at the time that the site measured around 26 m by 7 m. … Read more

Terrace H – Angkor Thom

The remains of a Buddhist Terrace, as described and mapped in Henri Marchal’s 1918 publication “Monuments secondaires et terrasses bouddhiques d’Ańkor Thom”. On clearing the site in the early 1900s Henri Marchal described it as a Buddhist Terrace, facing east with a central platform surrounded by 16 sema stones on a laterite base 23 m x … Read more

Chedi

An unnamed site, near Bayon that is believed to be either a Chedi (type of stupa) or terrace from the late Angkor or ‘middle period’. Close to the site on its southern side are a number of carved blocks, and a lot are spread out on the northern side, being unsure if all these are … Read more

Wat Tang Tok – Preah Ang Sang Tuk

Also referred to as Preah Vihear Prambuon Lavaeng, it’s a functioning monastery where the remnants of laterite shrines and a large reconstructed terrace that features a monumental Buddha statue. The terrace features ornately capped double sema demarcating the sacred area. To the west of the recently reconstructed terrace, are two ancient laterite constructions, one being … Read more

Angkor Thom – Map, Visiting Guide, Highlights, History & more

Angkor Thom is one of the most popular areas in the Angkor Archeological Park located minutes to the northeast of Angkor Wat and around 15 mins from Siem Reap city. Angkor Thom, literally: “Great City”, contains several of the must-see temples and ancient sites including Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper … Read more

Angkor Thom Victory Gate

Thvear Chey, or Victory Gate of Angkor Thom, is one of the five gates of Angkor Thom, located on the eastern side and north of the Gate of the Dead. Interestingly, the other four gates are located on cardinal points having a particular symmetry from an overall design based on Hindu beliefs. Victory gate, however, … Read more

Angkor Thom (Enclosure & Moat)

The grand outer enclosure wall of Angkor Thom is 3 km square constructed of laterite and further supported by an inner earthen buttressing. The enclosure has five monumental gates preceded by causeways that cross the 110m wide outer surrounding moat. The five gates are covered here: South Gate (Tonle Om), West Gate (Thvear Ta Kev), … Read more

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

Tep Pranam Temple

Tep Pranam (Khmer: ប្រាសាទទេពប្រណម្យ), located inside Angkor Thom, is a “Buddhist terrace” featuring seated lions and naga balustrades with a giant seated Buddha. It is located just north of the Terrace of the Leper King. The terrace is typical of Buddhist Terrace constructions being low height, cruciform shape, and facing east. Preceded by an approx.. … Read more

Baphuon Temple – History & Highlights

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

The Ancient Royal Palace of Angkor Thom

The ancient Royal Palace is a large rectangular (600m x 260m) walled area located within Angkor Thom to the northwest of Bayon Temple. Originally built by King Suryavarman I in the 10-11th century adding to the already existing Phimeanakas temple, it is from here that a series of kings would have ruled over the entire … Read more

Terrace of the Leper King

The Terrace of the Leper King, also known as Preah Lean Sdach Kumlung, is located in Angkor Thom, immediately north of the Terrace of the Elephants and just south of Tep Pranam. It’s a unique construction in the ancient Khmer context featuring an amazing array of carvings of personages, devas, royalty and animal figures. It’s … Read more

Preah Palilay Temple

Preah Palilay (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះបាលិលេយ្យ) is a small but fascinating ancient temple located in Angkor Thom, only a short walk to the north-west of Terrace of Leper King and Tep Pranam. The site’s contemporary name, Preah Palilay, has the meaning Sacred Forest of Palilay whilst the original site name is unknown. At its eastern entrance it … Read more