Georges Alexandre Trouvé (1902–1935) was a French architect and archaeologist who served as the Conservator of Angkor, and sadly passed away in Siem Reap well before his time. He is noted for significant excavation and clearing work at Prasat Tor and the Roluos group; discovering the foundation stelae of Preah Ko and Bakong; discovering Prasat Ak Yum, the oldest known “temple-mountain,” which was found buried in the southern dike of the West Baray; unearthing the famous monumental statue of Buddha seated on a Naga from the central pit of the Bayon in 1933. The map & listing below are largely based on a map of Angkor Thom’s secondary structures created by him in 1934.
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
A late 9th-century “Yasodharacrama”, or “Hermitage of Yashovarman”, this one dedicated to Buddhism. During the reign of King Yasovarman (889 – 910 AD) it was recorded that one hundred acrama (asrama, ashram, ashrama) were built for the study of various religious sects and other functions. What remains standing to be seen today at the Ong … 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
Temple site with only scattered bricks left to be seen.
Scant remains of a temple with basin in the east. All that remains are several sandstone plinths, brick rubble, a very decayed pedestal and other pieces.
Mound with basin in the south
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.
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
An uncleared and overgrown site. Remains of a terrace including small laterite base structure, pedestal, and sema stones. Gallery
To the west of Bayon, located at the functioning monastery of Preah Ang Kok Thlok is ‘Terrace S’ or the remnants thereof which now has a contemporary construction atop the ancient site. The site we see today carries on the traditional use of the ancient site, a vihara or prah vihar, that were noted as … Read more
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
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
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
A Buddhist terrace located at the southwest corner of basin, Sras Preah Pithu, just north of Preah Pithu group. Gallery
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
