Étienne François Aymonier (1844-1929), with local Cambodian assistants, was the first to comprehensively survey the temples and archaeological ruins of Cambodia and the greater ancient Khmer Empire. This work was published in three volumes: Le Cambodge I, II, & III (1900-1904). The map below features the sites in present-day Cambodia, that were documented in those volumes.
The East Mebon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងកើត) is a 10th Century temple built during the reign of King Rajendravarman (reign 944 to 968 AD) at the center of the massive reservoir, Yasodharatataka Baray. Known as the East Baray today, it has been dry for many centuries, but in its day, this temple would have been an island … Read more
The East Baray (Yasodharatataka) is a vast basin 2 x 7 km that now sits dry. Built in the early 10th century during the reign of King Yasovarman, although a little smaller than the later West Baray, it is believed to have held a staggering 50 million cubic meters of water with a depth of … Read more
Banteay Samre, or Banteay Samrae, is perhaps one of the most beautiful of the smaller ancient temple sites, almost rivalling the popular Banteay Srei site. It is located about 10 km to the northeast of Angkor Wat and near the eastern edge of the ancient East Baray. Visiting Banteay Samre Being outside the main temple … Read more
Krol Romeas, or Kraol Romeas, (not to be confused with the site of the same name north of Angkor Thom) which was once the outlet for the long dried-up East Baray. Krol Romeas features two long laterite walls running parallel at 30m apart and each wall has a staircase halfway along that meets a causeway … Read more
Located in Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap, Ta Nei is a late 12th-century sandstone temple attributed to the Buddhist king, Jayavarman VII. Highlights of the site are its several impressive pediments, devata bas-reliefs, and its peaceful charm in a secluded location away from the crowds. Layout The site is constructed on an east-west axis and … Read more
Ta Som (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាសោម) is located just east of the Jayatataka Baray inside Angkor Archaeological Park. Whilst being one of the smaller temples it’s still highly recommended to visit. It was built during the 12th century under the reign of Buddhist King Jayavarman VII and you will surely see the likeness to other temples of … Read more
Constructed during the era of king Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1218 AD), Neak Pean (or Neak Poun) is one of the most mysterious, and unique temples, of the Angkorian Empire. Located on a man-made island at the center of a massive baray (lake), hidden amongst the dense woods is a very special Buddhist temple. Rising from … Read more
Also known as Prasat Banteay Prei, it is located in Angkor Archaeological Park or Siem Reap, north of Preah Khan and just off the Grand Circuit road. First, you’ll find Prasat Prei, and then 100 m further on is the larger Banteay Prei site. The temples were built in the late 12th to early 13th … Read more
Prasat Prei is located on a small rise featuring what would have been a small compound with a wall surrounding a single sanctuary and ‘library’. At the site today you can still see a standing remnant of the entry gopura (gate), wall, and the library and main temple are still standing. The main temple albeit … Read more
[Updated 2024] – Originally recorded as Nagara Jayasri (holy city of victory), Preah Khan is a large and grand ancient temple at Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap. It was built in the 12th century under the reign of King Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1218 AD) to honour his father, who built the nearby Ta Prohm to … Read more
A small laterite building mostly in ruin with a sandstone doorway on the west, false doors and slotted windows on the north and south. The eastern side is overtaken by a tree. It has small basin in the northeast (dry).
Baksei Chamkrong (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបក្សីចាំក្រុង) is a temple located in the Angkor Archeological Park (Siem Reap, Cambodia). The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. It was dedicated to King Yasovarman by his son, King Harshavarman I, and held Shiva as the main deity. The temple was … Read more
Also spelled Enkosey Temple (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះឥន្ទ្រកោសិយ), or Preah Enkosai Temple, was built (or at least restored) in the 10th century under the reign of king Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968). It is a small temple site that is hidden away behind a functioning pagoda of the same name. It comprises two brick sanctuaries, the remains of … Read more
Also recorded as Athvea, or Prasat Wat Athvear, it is a 12th-century ancient temple with an active Buddhist pagoda and monastery adjacent to the walled ancient structure. Originally a Hindu temple, the ancient temple’s design, and the distinctive style of its devata/Apsara (sacred female images), indicate that it was originally built during the reign of … Read more
Phnom Krom, or Phnom Kraom, is a 140 m high mountain located about 13 km south of Siem Reap city near the massive lake, Tonle Sap. Atop the mountain is the ancient 9th-century temple, Prasat Phnom Krom (Khmer: ប្រាសាទភ្នំក្រោម). It is also a popular and superb destination to watch the sunset over the beautiful and … Read more
Prasat Chedei is located to the southeast of Siem Reap city, Cambodia, at the pagoda/monastery of the same name. It is a square brick temple, around 6 m per side, featuring a sandstone doorway with decorated columns that are topped by a lintel in great condition depicting Indra on his elephant, Airvata. Inside, the temple … Read more
The West Mebon is located in the center of the West Baray, the largest reservoir of the Angkor area. While the temple’s date of construction is not known exactly, its decorative art is attributed to the Baphoun style placing it around the 11th Century and possibly during the reign of King Suryavarman I and Udayadityavarman … Read more
Scant remains of two small brick temples, once surrounded by a moat, which had inscribed doorframes registered under K.260. At the site today only a colonette piece and a sandstone plinth can be seen. Gallery
Phnom Bok (Khmer: ភ្នំបូក) is a small mountain featuring an ancient temple of the same name that dates back to the 10th century. It is one of the several mountain temples built under the reign of King Yasorvarman, the others being Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Krom to which it shares the same layout and style. … Read more
Large blocks of sandstone formed a shelter where various sculptures were stored. It is located near a small pool featuring rock carvings. Historical Notes Chhat Maha Ru’sei (The Great Hermit’s Parasol). This name refers to a block of sandstone located about twenty meters to the S. of Prah Thom. It is a sort of … Read more
Group of brick temples, some partially standing.
Preah Ko is a stunning ancient temple famed for its art and also for being the first temple the ancient city of Hariharalaya that we know today as Roluos. The temple founded in 879 AD according to its inscribed stele and was built under the Khmer King Indravarman I as a Hindu temple dedicated to … Read more
Prasat Bakong is the first great pyramid or mountain temple constructed in sandstone to be built by the ancient Khmer. Consecrated in the late 9th century during the reign of King Indravarman I, it was the centrepiece of the ancient city of Hariharalaya that we know today as Roluos. Visiting Bakong Temple The site is … Read more
Located east of Siem Reap, Prasat Lolei, or Loley, is a fascinating and charming 9th-century ancient brick temple group located north of Prasat Preah Ko and Prasat Bakong in what is known as the Roluos group of temples. Whilst today it is accessed by road and surrounded by fields, it once sat at the center … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the western side of Siem Reap city that was once the location of an ancient temple site. A collection of ancient temple remains can still be seen on site. It has two lines of heritage, one as a 10th century Angkorian era temple site and another as a Buddhist … Read more
Also known as Wat Khnat Temple, it is now a monastery that was built on the site of an ancient sanctuary that consisted of a group of six brick temples. The modern monastery is certainly ornate and unique. In the front yard, you can see a collection of sandstone remnants by a tree. Numerous ancient … Read more
Also known as Spean Thma and Spean Memai. An ancient laterite bridge composed of 21 arches and measuring 79 meters long and 9 meters wide. Once part of the ancient Royal Road that led to Phnom Srok and Sdok Kak Thhom. It’s located near the northwest corner of the West Baray, use Google satellite imagery … Read more
A large mound of multi-levels, surrounded by a moat, featuring the remnants of a 7th Century temple. Phnom Roung Temple (ប្រាសាទភ្នំរុង), or Phnom Rung, is located just north of the West Baray. It is a small site with only remnants remaining of what would have been a single tower. It is pre-Angkorian and was constructed in … Read more
Prasat Char (Khmer: ប្រាសាទចា), or Prasat Cha, is a 10th-century site located north of the West Baray in Siem Reap. It is a small but interesting site with two mostly fallen and one partially upright tower located on a raised mound and surrounded by a large moat with an entrance from the east. The three … Read more