Étienne-Edmond Lunet de Lajonquière (1861-1933), with local assistants, expanded upon the earlier work of Aymonier to create a comprehensive inventory of ancient Khmer temples and ruins. This work was published in three volumes: Inventaire descriptif des monuments du Cambodge I, II, & III (1901-1911). The map below shows the sites listed within those three volumes.
Recorded as Prasat Kre in the 1900s by the French explorer and geographer, Etienne Lunet de Lajonquiere, the site features the remains of a three-brick temple group with an outer laterite wall and moat. Locals know it by Kon Krang or Koun Kreng (Khmer: ប្រាសាទ កូនគ្រែង) as it is recorded likewise on Google Maps. The site … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Don Tei and Daun Tei, it’s the site of an ancient brick temple that was surrounded by a moat. At the site today several remnants can still be seen including a beautiful makara-naga corner piece, a lintel fragment with an image of kala, a pink sandstone pedestal, a small grinding table, … Read more
A grand, laterite bridge located on the ancient road connecting Angkor to Phimai. It’s not far from Prasat Kok Mon yet it is best accessed from a trail that comes around the bridge’s north side, which is deep, loose sand in the dry season and usually flooded in the rainy season. Getting there: Take the … Read more
Remnants of an ancient laterite bridge recorded as being 37 m long and 9 m wide. There are several bridges sharing the name “khmeng”, see more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here. Note: Are these the remnants of a bridge? I am not 100% sure, they are ancient that’s for sure, but I really … Read more
Also recorded as Spean Memay measuring 35 meters long and 9 meters wide. There are several bridges sharing the name “khmeng” and “memay”, see more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here. Today, the trail to the site leads around its eastern side whilst a full view of the bridge can be had from its … Read more
A small but charismatic bridge located along the ancient road just south of the larger Spean Po. Recorded as measuring 24 m long. See more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here.
Located along the ancient road that led from Angkor all the way to Phimai. This bridge was recorded as measuring 47 meters long and 9 meters wide. See more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here.
Also recorded under many names inc. Trapeang Phtol and Chankiry Temple, its is the partially standing remains of a large temple site that featured enclosure wall with gopura with a square central shrine. The site is quite interesting, for several reasons including featuring a mixed of brick, sandstone and laterite in its construction and also … Read more
The West Baray (Khmer: បារាយណ៍ខាងលិច) or Baray Teuk Thla “Clear water Baray” (Khmer: បារាយណ៍ទឹកថ្លា) is a baray, or reservoir, at Angkor Archeological Park, oriented east-west and located just west of the walled city Angkor Thom. Rectangular in shape and measuring approximately 7.8 by 2.1 kilometers, the West Baray is the largest baray at Angkor and … 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
Monastery with a vihara surrounded by a moat. Its base is built with blocks of laterite and sandstone carved pieces. (source: Cisark)
Also known as Chamreang Temple. Mostly standing rectangular laterite temple, opening to the east and originally surrounded by a moat. It is located near to Damdek, and 500 m north of the RN6 and what was a section of the anceint Royal Road from Angkor to Andet/Sambor Prei Kuk. Just to the south is another … Read more
A contemporary monastery that is built atop an ancient site. It features a moat and basin in the east. Around the eastern side, you can see many sandstone remains and around the base of the pagoda itself you can see molded laterite. Actually, the setting is quite beautiful, and currently (05/2021) the site is in … Read more
A small but very charming site located in Damdek to the west of Siem Reap and not to be confused with the larger Banteay Srei located north of Siem Reap. Albeit ruinous and having only partial restoration, the site is a must-see if you are traveling out that way. It is reported as being Khleang … Read more
A contemporary monastery also recorded as Wat Loam Proleung (វត្តលោមព្រលឹង) and Wat Lorm Brolerng. It was built on an ancient site according to reports while the existing pagoda and stupas we see today may likely date back 100 years or so. The site also features unique sema stones demarcating the inner space of the pagoda. … Read more
Laterite bridge with 5 arches reported as measuring 12 m long, 7.7 m wide and 2.6 m high. Gallery
Also recorded as Sra Nge Temple and Prasat Srane. Remains of a group of three small square brick temples and a site where several inscriptions were retrieved plus an inscribed stele. A representation of Ardhanarishvara (composite male-female of Shiva and Parvati) and two representations of Ganesha were also found here. The three brick shrines open … Read more
Located some 13km west of Siem Reap city, Prasat Prei Danghaeum (or Dangherm) features remains of what was a group of seven temples with two “library” buildings surrounded by an enclosure with a gopura on the east. Further to the east is a large basin and historical reports also note there being a moat. Two … Read more
Scant remains of an east-facing brick temple with moat.