A map and list of all the ancient temples and archeological sites in the Angkor region. See this list and map for all the sites in Siem Reap province.
Note: This list includes sites that may not be cleared and prepared for visiting. For visitor-friendly sites, and the ancient temple highlights for the area, see our guide to Angkor Archeological Park.
A large Buddhist Terrace, perhaps the largest in Angkor Thom, featuring a cross-section at its west end and then a lower platform at a meter or so high that extends east for some way. Built from sandstone it features no ornate decoration, from what can be seen at least, just styling lines that are in … Read more
Mound with scant remnants
Site where several interesting statues were found
Site of a modern monastery and ancient site that was once a group of five brick temples, now only the base structure remains. The site featured a moat with basin in the southeast.
Also known as Ta Muong, a sandstone ‘hospital chapel‘, mostly in ruin but fascinating for its unique patterns and motifs. The single sandstone temple is open to the east with a terrace that extends to what appears to be an entrance gopura yet there is no sign of wall remains. A basin exists in the … Read more
Remnants of a Stele Shelter with inscription registered under K 701. The inscription notes the regulations for the Vishnuite Acrama that was located here. The site underwent excavations in 2016 and 2017 by the Yaçodharâçrama Research Programme which revealed linear base structures of the related buildings. Today, to the casual wanderer, all that is seen … Read more
Ak Yum (Khmer: ប្រាសាទអកយំ), also referred to as Ak Yom, is an ancient brick temple located near the West Baray in the Angkor Archeological Park. It is one of the oldest temples in the region and was also believed to have sat at the center of a larger urban area. It predates the Angkorian era, … Read more
Located on the northwestern side of Siem Reap city, Prasat Prei, as it is also called, features an extraordinarily large mound with the remains of one brick shrine. It’s a small shrine with robust walls that are more common to the earlier period, in this case, signage at the site suggests it dates to the … Read more
Prasat Kok Pongro (Khmer: ប្រាសាទគោកពង្), or Kouk Pongro temple, is located north of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap. It is believed to date to the 9-10th century during the reign of King Yasovarman who reigned in 889–910 AD. It is a small site with three prasats, two mostly fallen and one completely. It is a brick … Read more
Also known as Prasat Ov Laok, located east of Siem Reap and just west of Bakong and Preah Ko. A group of four temples, all in ruin, three of which were constructed of brick with sandstone door frames and one constructed in laterite, and all sharing a common base. Two inscriptions are registered here, K.807 … Read more
Also recorded as Run Trordev. Laterite construction featuring five arches that lead from the Boeung Thom basin through the wall of Angkor Thom and out to the moat. Near Prasat Chrung SW there is a short trail that leads from the southern wall down to the site.
Ruins of a brick temple with a laterite base that had an outer wall and entry pavilion. Only the temple base is standing plus one side of the door frame on which an inscription can be seen and has been recorded under K.750. It is also made of red sandstone and several red sandstone pieces … Read more
Partially standing brick temple
A mound with a sandstone doorway, brick remnants, small basin in the northeast. Several inscriptions, statues, and lintel were found here. Note there are many temples sharing this name see Trapeang Run
The south gate of Angkor Thom is a very famous spot within Angkor Archeological Park and one that shouldn’t be missed. Standing on the causeway, and admiring the sheer scale, as you find yourself drifting back in time to imagine how it must have felt to approach this spectacular city in its heydey is quite … Read more
Angkor Thom East Gate, or Thvear Khnoch/Kmoch Gate (Gate of the Dead), is one of the five gates that lead through the walls of Angkor Thom. It is a rarely visited site that is approached from Bayon temple via a dirt trail. That said, of all the gates this one certainly has a character and … Read more
Angkor Thom North Gate, or Dei Chhnang Gate, is one of the five gates (gopura) for entering Angkor Thom. It is similar to the other gates featuring the massive gopura with monumental smiling faces at each cardinal point. As per the other gates, South Gate (Thvear Tonle Om), West Gate (Thvear Ta Kav), Victory Gate (Thvear Chey), … Read more
Angkor Thom West Gate (also recorded as Ta Kav Gate, TaKaov, Thvear Ta Keo) is one of the five ancient gates allowing entry into Angkor Thom. The other gates are the South Gate (Thvear Tonle Om), North Gate (Thvear Ta Nok), Victory Gate (Thvear Chey), and East Gate (Gate of the Dead or Thvear Khnoch). … Read more
The Terrace of the Elephants (Khmer: ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី) is one of the many iconic constructions of the Khmer Empire and a key highlight within the walled city of Angkor Thom. The long terrace, also known in some records as the Terrace of Honor, fronts the Royal Palace and has an entrance that once joined a causeway … Read more
Kapilapura is located northeast of Angkor Wat and you can reach the site by foot or bike by following the dirt trail around the north side of the outer moat towards the northeast corner where you’ll notice a trail heading north following that for just a minute or two. The site included a brick temple … Read more