Kampong Svay District
Preah Theat (Kampong Svay)
Remains of an ancient site including a mound with scattered bricks, an array of laterite blocks, sandstone plinths, and a sandstone pedestal housed in a shelter. The site is located just north of road 6 and with its shady tree has become a nice spot to stop and take a break from driving.
Wat Preah Vihear Khpuos
A contemporary monastery and pagoda that once had an old wooden vihara hall demarcated by ornate sema stones also featuring a stupa (refer Cisark #1615). Today, a new pagoda is under construction. Near the pagoda, a shelter housing remnants of an ancient temple can be seen including a sandstone spout, plinths, and a moonstone (doorstep).
Wat Mohar
Also recorded as Brasat Mohr Pagoda, a contemporary monastery featuring the remains of a gopura and causeway on the east side of its pagoda, with the pagoda itself built upon a base of laterite likely belonging to the ancient site. Inside the pagoda, monks care for a range of ancient decorated bollards. Remnants of an … Read more