Temples

Prei Nokor Temple

A laterite temple with a “library” building, an outer enclosure wall with an entrance pavilion on the east, and a permanent basin on the northeastern side.

Chey Kbo Temple

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

Sema Temple

Located southwest of Choam Khsant nearby a large and scenic water reservoir, Prasat Sema is the remains of a brick temple. What remains at the site today is a doorframe flanked by two ornately decorated door columns topped by an equally ornate lintel. The left doorframe carries an inscription in Khmer text. Around the site … Read more

Thnal Svay Temple (Kok Chrolong Village)

Also recorded as Prasat Trapeang Thnal Svay, it is a remote site in Preah Vihear Province featuring the remains of a temple complex featuring a brick central shrine with a laterite forebody with two small satellite shrines, a “library”, two large gopura/entrance pavilions, an elongated peristyle structure (on an east-west axis), and an enclosure wall … Read more

Thmom Peang Temple

Located in Romdoh Srae commune of Choam Khsant district in Preah Vihear and just south of an army barracks, Prasat Thmom Peang is the ruins of an ancient walled temple site. The single central shrine is a square sandstone temple that had a brick superstructure, open only to the east. There appears to have been … Read more

North Sneng Krabei Temple

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

Kang Het Temple

Located around 9km south of Choam Khsant in Preah Vihear province, the ancient ruins of Prasat Kang Het feature a grand sandstone tower with an outer laterite enclosure wall. The single central tower, built entirely of sandstone, is standing albeit with a precarious lean to it and whilst tree roots likely sparked that demise, in … Read more

Prasat Ta Ros (Soumab Temple)

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

Trapeang Thnal Chhouk Temple

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

South Sneng Krabei Temple

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

Lom Neang Temple

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

Tram Preal Temple

Also recorded as Prasat Chenh, Pratal Cho, and Tram Priel, it is a partially standing group of three brick temples with a double enclosure. It is heavily ruinous but still quite interesting to visit especially considering the site is very easy to access. Some of the sandstone remnants including the decorated crown pieces from the … Read more

Don Chroam Temple

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

Cha-eh Temple

The ruinous remains of a brick temple that was originally fronted and flanked either side by two “library” buildings and surrounded by an outer enclosure.

Kraham Temple (Rolom Thma Village)

Set among the plains of Choam Khsant District, Prei Vihear Province, Prasat Kraham is a square brick temple that opens to the east with false doors on the other side formed by the brickwork. Remnants of the lintel and decorated door column can be seen at the site. Note: At Jan 2022, the site does … Read more

Chaeng Meng Temple

Located in Pring Thom Commune of Choam Khsan district, Prasat Chaeng Meng (also recorded as Prasat Chengmeng) is the remains of a partially standing small, square laterite temple. The temple featured a short hall or mandapa leading east with sandstone doorframes. Sandstone doorframes were also seen on the false doors of the other sides. Remains … Read more