Located 30km north of Angkor Thom and also known as Prasat Samleang Pol, the site features the remains of three brick temples in a good state of preservation. It is located on a rocky plateau about mid-way up the southern face at the eastern end of a U-shaped mountain known as Phnom Thmor (or Thma). … Read more
The south gate (gopura) of the third enclosure of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay is similar to that of the north, east and west, featuring three towers offering a large central entrance flanked by lesser entries on either side. To its south, a grand causeway that’s lined with sandstone and carved with reliefs of Hamsa … Read more
The north gate or north gopura of the third enclosure of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay is smaller than the grand east entrance and similar to that of the west and south. It features three towers offering a large central entrance flanked by a lesser entrance on either side. To its north, a grand causeway … Read more
The enclosure of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay (PKKS) is massive, featuring four gopura (aka gates or entrance pavilions) at each of its cardinal points. The west gate shares the same layout plan as the north and south gates, here you can also see the grand sandstone causeway, decorated on each side with beautiful repeating … Read more
Located around 10km south of the RN 6 right on the border of Pursat and Kampong Chhnang Provinces is a small mountain, also known as Phnom Kangva, featuring a beautiful carving of a reclining Buddha/Buddha Nirvana. It is over a meter high and several meters long, cut directly into the sandstone face of the mountain … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Thnal Svay (of which there are many sharing the same or very similar name). It is a remote site located in the forest/farmlands of Preah Vihear about 8km south of Choam Khsant. The ancient site featured three shrines flanked by a library which was surrounded by an outer enclosure and looking … Read more
Also recorded as Daeum Chan and Daem Chan. A fragmented inscription is located on the doorframe of the central tower which, according to George Coedes records the marriage of an Saka-Brahmin priest, Durgasvamin from Dekhan (or Daksinapatha=Southern India), to the daughter of Isanavarman I, the pivotal king of Ishanapura aka Sambor Prei Kuk. One of … Read more
Located in the Sambor Prei Kuk group of temples, Prasat Sambor, or North Group, was built in the 7th century under the reign of King Isanavarman I (reign 616-637 AD) and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, whilst the site also received alterations in the 10th century under King Rajendravarman II (reign 944-968 AD). The … Read more
Located 1 km to the west-northwest of Wat Kok Romiet, the square brick prasat opens to the east with a sandstone doorframe and around its sides, no false doors but there are emphasized pilasters. It was not tall by appearances, a few meters high and the next level tapering in size although today, it’s in … Read more
Set in the charming and scenic grounds of what is now a small monastery, is an ancient brick temple spectacularly engulfed by the roots of a tree. The site is entered from the east by a causeway that is flanked by basins (ancient or new?) and is surrounded on its other sides by a moat. … Read more
Originally three brick temples on a common raised laterite base, today, one temple remains standing. The small site is charming, reached by dirt road and nestled amongst trees, surrounded by traces of the original moat. There is also a small monastery here and people often come to pray before the temple. The temple features no … Read more
Located within the large ancient area of Banteay Prei Nokor, and inside the monastery grounds of Wat Prei Angkor Knoung Sdech Kan, Prasat Preah Thom features two standing brick temples located directly behind the pagoda. Both temples are made of brick, are on a north-south axis and open to the east but similarities end there. … Read more
Part of the Han Chey group of temples and this one, sometimes recorded as Han Chey North I, is located by the edge of the Mekong River and dates back to the 7th Century under the reign of King Isanarvarman I during the Chenla era. It has similarities to the temple near Phnom Da, namely … Read more
Also recorded as Kuk Yeay Ham Temple and Yay Hom, it is a sandstone temple possibly constructed under the reign of Jayavarman VI. It is also the location where an inscribed stele was found that is registered under K. 86 and is now believed to be held at the nearby Wat Sangke. The temple is … Read more
Also recorded as Phnom Thom by Lunet de Lajonquiere a name which seems to have been dropped in favor of the name of the mountain the temple resides on which is also the name of the district, Cheung Prei. The mountain area was developed into a kind of Buddhist-themed destination for tourists with a new … Read more
Located atop a small mountain Prasat Phnom Punnareay features two small and very decayed brick temples. Oddly, they open to the south with remains of sandstone doorframes and false doors around the other sides. They don’t feature any decorative carvings although the brickwork is elaborate, emphasizing the eaves, base, and false doors. On the north … Read more
Also known as Prasat Ta Krabey/Ta Kwai/Ta Khwai and also Preah Tveang, it is a massively tall cruciform-shaped temple located in Cambodia on the border with Thailand. Constructed in sandstone it has an entrance on each side and housed a naturally formed linga. It is believed to have been constructed between the 11-12th century but … Read more
The contemporary monastery grounds of Wat Kampong Preah feature three brick temples, one in amazing condition, one a little less so, and another excavation pit revealing the base of a third structure. All three are on an east-west axis and open to the north. Unsurprisingly, the focus of attention is the larger standing temple and … Read more
Also recorded as Wat Kampeng, located behind the monastery’s pagoda is an ancient square brick temple on a raised laterite base tightly surrounded by funerary stupas. The brick temple opens to the east with a short forebody with a sandstone doorframe where remnants of round brick columns are seen flanking the doorway which also has … Read more
Located on monastery grounds, surrounded by funerary stupa, stands a square brick temple. But how old is it? This might be a quite fascinating site that tells a tale of two eras. There are ancient remains including a pedestal and water spout at the site, while everything else is certainly from more recent times, but … Read more
Also noted as Svay Ie, Svay Loe, Bei Serei Sithor, and Wat Prasat Sirisotha. On the grounds of the contemporary monastery and pagoda is a standing brick temple, circa 10th century, that was once a group of three. The ancient temple sits tightly against the rear of the contemporary pagoda and is partially encapsulated by … Read more
Also recorded as Chekbor Temple, here surrounded by a moat and located atop a slightly risen mound are the remains of three brick temples. Two the north tower and central tower are mostly standing while only the doorframe remains of the south tower. Artwork on the site is seen on the sandstone embellishments Numerous remains … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Snaeng Krâbei Khang Cheung, it is a group of three sandstone temples, with an outer enclosure wall of laterite and an entrance pavilion on the east. The three towers, never fully completed, are built on a common platform aligned north-south with doorways opening to the east. The central tower rises a … Read more
Also known as Prasat Taros and Soumab Temple, it’s a group of three brick temples open to the east with a library building and brick outer enclosure wall with gopura. The site carries two interesting inscriptions, some curious art, and an a seemingly large “library”. The site is ruinous, but well preserved for its age … Read more
Also known as Trapeang Chhouk, located in Toek Kraham Commune of Choam Khsant District, it is a group of five brick temples enclosed by an outer brick wall. The five temples are arranged on a north-south axis and open to the east with three large temples, partially standing, behind which are two smaller temples mostly … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Snaeng Krâbei Khang Tbong, it’s a group of three ancient brick temples, all aligned on a north-south axis of an elevated common platform. All three open to the east and feature sandstone doorframes with decorated sandstone base molding. They featured at least three false levels, reducing in size as the rose … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Trapeang Kol, it is a tall brick temple in good preservation, flanked by sandstone library and surrounded by a double enclosure of laterite. The site appears well cared for and has a nice atmosphere to it. Nearby there are large basins but it’s unknown to me if these are of ancient … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Daun Cheam, it is located in the forest/farmlands of Preah Vihear some 17km southeast of Choam Khsant. Excluding Prasat Neak Buos, it’s a large and elaborate site compared to the other brick temples of the general area. The site features an outer wall constructed of laterite with peak capping that encloses … Read more
Prasat Khnar of Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear Province, is a large walled temple complex featuring the remains of several brick, laterite, and sandstone temples. A curious hodgepodge of structures when compared to the methodical layout of so many temple sites, thereby adding to the curiosity, along with being visually engaging for its art, and, … Read more
Located just south of Krala Peas, Prasat Kamphoeum (or Prasat Kompong) is the remains of a brick temple group. Originally comprised of three brick temples, only the central temple remains standing. It is a square brick temple that opens to the east with false doors formed into the brickwork on its other sides. On the … Read more