Preah Pithu (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះពិធូរ) is a group of five temples inside Angkor Thom at Angkor Archeological Park. Whilst they were likely not built as a group they are identified as Preah Pithu T, U, V, X, and Y. Recently they have also been given individual names as they also undergo restoration
They are located inside Angkor Thom opposite and to the north of the Terrace of the Leper King and behind the cluster of food stalls. They are interesting and offer an escape from the crowds that usually populate the main temple sites within Angkor Thom.
Starting from the food stall area, you can take a relatively easy walk around exploring these sites and end up at the back of the North Kleang in less than an hour.
As per Angkor Thom, its open from 7.30 Am to 5.30 PM and is included in the Angkor Pass.
Kor Sak Temple, or Preah Pithu T, is located in Angkor Thom and is one of the five temples that make up what is known as Preah Pithu Group which are located to the northeast of the ancient Royal Palace. The ancient temple was originally dedicated to Vishnu, opening to the west with a large … Read more
Preah Pithu U, or Chorm Temple, is a small sandstone temple, surrounded by a wall and sharing an “island” created by an outer moat with Preah Pithu T (Kor Sak Temple). The outer wall with entrances at each cardinal point leading to the small temple that rises up on a stepped base. It is quite … Read more
Preah Pithu V, or Duan Mea Temple, is an early 12th Century Hindu temple located in Angkor Thom. It is part of what is known as the Preah Pithu Group which references five temples that are clustered together, although, not necessarily constructed at the same time. The site does not feature a foundation inscription and … Read more
Differing from others in the Preah Pithu group, Ta Tuot is a Buddhist Temple converted from an earlier Hindu temple sometime around the 14th century. It is a sandstone temple atop a large and tall platform atop of which is a stepped pyramid-style base with four stairways leading to the central shrine also with entrances … Read more
Preah Pithu Y, or Kandork Yeak Temple, is a 12th-century sandstone temple located in Angkor Thom. It was originally dedicated to Vishnu. It is one of the five temples in the Preah Pithu Group and differs greatly from the other four in many ways. Similar though is the fact that it sits atop a large … Read more