Trapeang Run Temple (Sutnikom)
A mound with a sandstone doorway, brick remnants, small basin in the northeast. Several inscriptions, statues, and lintel were found here. Note there are many temples sharing this name see Trapeang Run
Temples
Vat Prasat (Prasat Sek Ta Tuy)
Located around 8km southwest of Beng Mealea, in Siem Reap province, it is an ancient temple complex also known as Prasat Sek Ta Tuy, Prasat Trapeang Thnal, while most locals will know it as Prasat Wat Prasat albeit there is no monastery. It’s an extraordinary site, at least in my mind, exhibiting precise craftsmanship and … Read more
Angkor Thom South Gate
The south gate of Angkor Thom is a very famous spot within Angkor Archeological Park and one that shouldn’t be missed. Standing on the causeway, and admiring the sheer scale, as you find yourself drifting back in time to imagine how it must have felt to approach this spectacular city in its heydey is quite … Read more
Angkor Thom East Gate – (Gate of the Dead)
Angkor Thom East Gate, or Thvear Khnoch/Kmoch Gate (Gate of the Dead), is one of the five gates that lead through the walls of Angkor Thom. It is a rarely visited site that is approached from Bayon temple via a dirt trail. That said, of all the gates this one certainly has a character and … Read more
Angkor Thom North Gate
Angkor Thom North Gate, or Dei Chhnang Gate, is one of the five gates (gopura) for entering Angkor Thom. It is similar to the other gates featuring the massive gopura with monumental smiling faces at each cardinal point. As per the other gates, South Gate (Thvear Tonle Om), West Gate (Thvear Ta Kav), Victory Gate (Thvear Chey), … Read more
Angkor Thom West Gate
Angkor Thom West Gate (also recorded as Ta Kav Gate, TaKaov, Thvear Ta Keo) is one of the five ancient gates allowing entry into Angkor Thom. The other gates are the South Gate (Thvear Tonle Om), North Gate (Thvear Ta Nok), Victory Gate (Thvear Chey), and East Gate (Gate of the Dead or Thvear Khnoch). … Read more
Terrace of the Elephants – Layout, History & Hidden Quirks
The Terrace of the Elephants (Khmer: ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី) is one of the many iconic constructions of the Khmer Empire and a key highlight within the walled city of Angkor Thom. The long terrace, also known in some records as the Terrace of Honor, fronts the Royal Palace and has an entrance that once joined a causeway … Read more
Kapilapura
Kapilapura is located northeast of Angkor Wat and you can reach the site by foot or bike by following the dirt trail around the north side of the outer moat towards the northeast corner where you’ll notice a trail heading north following that for just a minute or two. The site included a brick temple … Read more
Wat Prama
Monastery with a vihara surrounded by a moat. Its base is built with blocks of laterite and sandstone carved pieces. (source: Cisark)
Ong Mong Temple
A late 9th-century “Yasodharacrama”, or “Hermitage of Yashovarman”, this one dedicated to Buddhism. During the reign of King Yasovarman (889 – 910 AD) it was recorded that one hundred acrama (asrama, ashram, ashrama) were built for the study of various religious sects and other functions. What remains standing to be seen today at the Ong … Read more
Banteay Srei Temple – History & Highlights
Banteay Srei Temple (or Prasat Banteay Srey) is one of the most beautiful ancient temples to be found in Asia, set amongst the charming village and farmlands just below the Kulen Mountain range, it features stunning and well-preserved narrated bas-reliefs plus ornate decoration from when craftmanship in the ancient empire was reaching its zenith. The … Read more
Koki Temple
Partial remains of a 9th-century brick temple. Amongst the great mass of brick rubble, a remaining part of the original structure can still be seen and a large gaping hole that would have been the central shrine and deposit well. An ancient pedestal can be seen only partly excavated along with a beautiful ornate round … Read more
Thnal Mrech
Embankments related to the ancient hydraulic system of Phnom Kulen.
Khting Slap Temple
Remains of a small brick temple that featured a “library” building and an outer enclosure wall with an entrance to the north. Historical Photos (Taken around 1936 – property of EFEO – more at Fonds Cambodge)
Chamrieng Temple
Also known as Chamreang Temple. Mostly standing rectangular laterite temple, opening to the east and originally surrounded by a moat. It is located near to Damdek, and 500 m north of the RN6 and what was a section of the anceint Royal Road from Angkor to Andet/Sambor Prei Kuk. Just to the south is another … Read more
Preah Trapeang
A contemporary monastery that is built atop an ancient site. It features a moat and basin in the east. Around the eastern side, you can see many sandstone remains and around the base of the pagoda itself you can see molded laterite. Actually, the setting is quite beautiful, and currently (05/2021) the site is in … Read more
Banteay Srei Temple (Damdek)
A small but very charming site located in Damdek to the west of Siem Reap and not to be confused with the larger Banteay Srei located north of Siem Reap. Albeit ruinous and having only partial restoration, the site is a must-see if you are traveling out that way. It is reported as being Khleang … Read more
Wat Lom Proleung
A contemporary monastery also recorded as Wat Loam Proleung (វត្តលោមព្រលឹង) and Wat Lorm Brolerng. It was built on an ancient site according to reports while the existing pagoda and stupas we see today may likely date back 100 years or so. The site also features unique sema stones demarcating the inner space of the pagoda. … Read more
Spean Thmâ Bay Kriem
Laterite bridge with 5 arches reported as measuring 12 m long, 7.7 m wide and 2.6 m high. Gallery
Wat Kok Khpuos
Monastery (Wat Kork Kphos – វត្តគោកខ្ពស់) built where lintel, sculptures, and a stele with inscriptions (K. 754) were found. Note: other references indicate the stele may have come from Kok Svay Chek. The inscription is notable for being partly written in Pali (the first of such?) and referencing Theravada Buddhism around the 13th c. Inside … Read more
Trapeang Srangae
Also recorded as Sra Nge Temple and Prasat Srane. Remains of a group of three small square brick temples and a site where several inscriptions were retrieved plus an inscribed stele. A representation of Ardhanarishvara (composite male-female of Shiva and Parvati) and two representations of Ganesha were also found here. The three brick shrines open … Read more
Prei Danghaeum Temple
Located some 13km west of Siem Reap city, Prasat Prei Danghaeum (or Dangherm) features remains of what was a group of seven temples with two “library” buildings surrounded by an enclosure with a gopura on the east. Further to the east is a large basin and historical reports also note there being a moat. Two … Read more