Wat Svay Romiet
Also known as Svay Romiet Pagoda, it is located in a scenic spot by the southern edge of the West Baray.
Also known as Svay Romiet Pagoda, it is located in a scenic spot by the southern edge of the West Baray.
A colorful temple that features outer and inner murals, detailed pediments with Vishnu riding the garuda, and beautiful naga fans that are quite detailed front and back. The roof is also quite unique.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located in the southern region of Ksach Kandal district nearby the Mekong River.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda, located on the east side of the Sangker River and about 4km south of Battambang city. The pagoda is a contemporary double-story while most interesting are the monumental gates of the original pagoda, three on a north-south axis, which were under restoration on our last visit in Aug 2023.
Also recorded as Ta Muean Saen Chey Pagoda, the site features a monastery set among the rock monolith landscape. There is also a collection of remains belonging to an ancient temple. The arrangement of remains includes a lion statue, decorative lintel,
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located by the RN6 near the Siem Reap/Kampong Thom border.
Contemporary monastery where ancient stone lions originating from Preah Stoeng were placed and are now seen in the Angkor National Museum. A new pagoda is under construction as of 12/22.
A contemporary monastery and pagoda/vihara located in the village of Tabas, about 10km north of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay.
Contemporary monastery that also appears to be the location of an ancient temple site. Held near the sermon hall are several remnants of an ancient sandstone temple including a pedestal, a corner finial from the upper register depicting a naga, and another pedestal with a small decayed statue. In a shelter fronting the east side … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda that was built on the location of an ancient site with the outline of the original moat still seen, along with remnants of the ancient temple including a sandstone pedestal.
Ccontemporary monastery and pagoda housing remnants of an ancient temple site. Here can see some Buddha statues and sema stone likely from the post-Angkor era and remnants of an ancient site including a Buddhist boundary marker.
A contemporary monastery and pagoda. Located to 650m northwest of Kouk Mon Market and 400m to the east of the large baray that belongs to Soeng Temple.
Also recorded as Wat Samdech Chortanhean. A contemporary monastery with a three-level pagoda, located in Baray District
Monastery housing ancient temple remains including numerous pedestals, sandstone plinths, and sema stones.
Also recorded as Wat Tang You and “Rock Top Pagoda”, it’s one of Cambodia’s most unique pagodas, built atop a rock monolith, and a popular hiking area featuring several waterfalls on the eastern side of the massive Phnom Tbeng Meanchey of Preah Vihear. The site is reached via the northeast side of Phnom Tbeng where … Read more
A very pretty monastery and pagoda where an inscribed cubic sandstone stele was recorded and registered under K. 892.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located north of Oudong Mountain in Kandal Province. The site has a notable heritage in the post-Angkorian era. Historical Images
Also recorded as Wat Atheb Dai. A beautiful village monastery and pagoda that rests upon what was once an ancient temple site. The pagoda itself is surrounded by the sites original moat and atop the platform of the pagoda, a large collection of sandstone remains from the ancient 10th-century temple can be seen. In the … Read more
Monastery housing ancient remains including bollards, lintel fragments, ornate sema stone, and pedestals while the pagoda basement slab is built on or surrounded by laterite blocks.
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located just north of central Siem Reap city along the route to Angkor Archeological Park. It is also a remembrance site for victims of the Khmer Rouge era. These photos from 2019
Contemporary monastery with a stunning new pagoda, fortunately, the old pagoda remains standing for now and it’s still interesting to look at some of the art of times gone by. Also noting the “chaitya” placed at the foot of the Buddha and the beautiful image of Preah Mae Thorani. The new pagoda
Located near the east bank of the Mekong River in lower Kampong Cham Province, just northwest of Wat Svay Sach. It’s a contemporary monastery and pagoda, recently rebuilt by appearances. It uses the Phnom Penh style with added porches and lavish use of gold paint.