Located around 40 km north of Phnom Penh in Kandal Province, Oudong became the capital of Cambodia after it shifted from nearby Longvek in 1618 and was the seat of power for over two centuries until around 1863 when it shifted to what is now Phnom Penh. The ancient capital once radiated out around the … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the southern side of Kong Rei Mountain. Remnants of an ancient site can be seen including two different types of pedestal and a bollard/crown piece.
Also known as the Golden Temple and Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda, it is located by the river some 15km north from central Phnom Penh. The large grounds feature a large pagoda, often called the Golden Temple for its lavish use of gold paint, the original pagoda which at a guess must be getting on … Read more