Also known as Prah Vihar, or Vihara, Buddhist Terrace, or Terrasse Bouddhique. The latter a name coined in 1918 by the French conservationist, Henri Marchal, to describe terrace structures related to Theravada Buddhism in ancient Angkor. Currently, it’s also an active field of research via the Angkor Vihara Project/APSARA Read More
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
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
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
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 D, a name used in early French maps, is a yet-to-be reconstructed site that was first documented in 1918 by Henri Marchal and for the most part, left to the jungle since that time. Presently the site sits overgrown although some stonework can still be seen. On clearing the site in the early 1900s, … Read more
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
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
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
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
An overgrown and unrestored site not yet suitable for visiting (05/21). It was recorded on French maps from the early 1900s as Terrace I. What can be seen through the overgrowth is a long laterite structure of a low height, that is orientated to the east. Notes by Henri Marchal from the 1900s record it … Read more
A site that is uncleared and unprepared for visitors. The site was recorded by Henri Marchal and George Trouve in the 1900s and recently surveyed by the Angkor Vihara Project/APSARA. The site, located just east of the Beng Thom basin is difficult to reach (blocked by water) and tucked away among a group of small … Read more
A reconstructed terrace near to the place of the original also featuring the original sema stones. Some other original stone pieces can be seen grouped around trees.
Buddhist Terrace, as yet unnamed but easily spotted from the road leading to Bayon. Features some remnants of carved stonework which is assumed to be late Angkor/Middle period, along with pedestals, naga stonework. Gallery
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
An uncleared and overgrown site. Remains of a terrace including small laterite base structure, pedestal, and sema stones. Gallery
Terrace V, as it is recorded in early French documents, is a laterite construction, possibly a chedi, that is formed from laterite with sandstone remnants are seen surrounding the site. Double sema stones are seen along with a sandstone pedestal, large and small, with the small one being a little unusual. Curiously, French records show … Read more
Also known as Toul Reachea, it is located about 1km east of Wat Tralaeng Kaeng. It is a Buddhist Terrace/vihara dating back to the Post-Angkorian era of the 15th-19th century and perhaps more precisely around the 16th-17th century of the Longvek-Oudong eras. Along with many other heritage sites, it sits within the ancient moated citadel … Read more
Remnants of Buddhist Terrace from the 16th-17th century Longvek era. The site was locked on our previous visits to the area in 2021, Aug 2023 and Feb 2024, there is a phone number to call, but we didn’t want to put any to the hassle. The site’s original sema stones can still be seen in … Read more
Scant remnants of a Buddhist Terrace (?) a half exposed sima can be seen and another sema lying against a tree along with sandstone blocks. Nearby a newer shrine has been constructed. Gallery
Unnamed Buddhist Terrace, a large mound, overgrown, and only two large but broken pedestals can be seen.
An uncleared site. Group of two small shrines located in the northeast corner of Angkor Thom. Both in a state of ruin with only some of the base and sidewalls remaining. Currently, these sites are uncleared not easily accessible. The site features two square laterite structures with the larger of the two measuring around 4 … Read more
Located in the cluster of shrines located east of Wat Traleang Keng in Longvek, the site features a contemporary shrine under construction that is surrounded by older leaf-style sema. As per other sites in the area, it has its roots in the 16th-17th century.
Located south of ancient Longvek’s outer wall and moat, the site features a contemporary shelter atop a high mound that is surrounded by ancient sema stones. Inside the shelter, is an incredible collection of Buddhist sculptures and several ancient remnants, one assumes, from the 16th-17th century. The kindhearted caretaker at the site states most of … Read more
A rise where ancient remains including sema stone, sema pedestal, laterite, and sandstone blocks are seen. Update Aug 2023 The site now features an enclosed hall covering the site.
Large rise with several modern shelters and what may be ancient remnants. (Not 100% that this is the correct name for the site!)
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
