Kampong Thom Province

A map of attractions and ancient temples sites in Kampong Thom Province Cambodia. Kampong Thom is home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Sambor Prei Kuk group of temples and several other significant ancient sites including Prasat Andet, Prasat Svay Ier, Kok Nokor Temple, Phnom Santuk and many more.

Chrei Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk)

Located in the Sambor Prei Kuk group of temples, Prasat Chrei (also known as N18/M17) is popular with photographers for its stunning encasement by the roots of a tree. The temple is actually part of Prasat Sambor, a fact that is difficult to recognise today as the current access road divides the site and only … Read more

Ashram Maha Russey Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk N17)

Also known as Prasat Asram Moha Russei and Tower N17 of the Sambor Prei Kuk group, it is one of the first sights for visitors as they enter the area. It is a small “cell” shrine, open to the east, around 3 m in height and width. It’s made of sandstone featuring ornate pilasters/pillars also … Read more

Sambor Prei Kuk (N19)

Known as Tower N19 it sits just north of Prasat Sambor and north of N16. It is a square brick temple, and one of the rare sites in SPK that opens to the west, mostly standing. Inside, featuring a water spout (somasutra) exiting through its wall along with what looks to be the internal eave … Read more

Kbal Chrouk Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk N20)

Also known as Tower N20, it’s the remains of a rectangular brick temple opening to the east with a sandstone doorframe carrying an inscription registered under K. 439. The walls of the temple are adorned with ornate decoration on its pilasters and base along with reliefs of “flying palaces” one of which is in especially … Read more

Sandan Temple

Located to the north of the Sambor Prei Kuk group, also known as N21, it is a large rectangular temple opening to the east featuring reliefs of “flying palaces” around its outer walls. It opens to the east and features false doors around its other sides. These false doors feature embossed pilasters that form an … Read more

Srang Preah Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk N22)

Also known as Praying Rain Temple, Prasat Sreng Treach, and Tower N22 of the Sambor Prei Kuk group, it’s a rectangular brick temple that had some successful restoration work done in early 2022. It is one of the handful of sites in the area that retains its sandstone lintel. The site sits to the south … Read more

Bos Ream Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk N24)

Also recorded as Tower N24 and Prasat Rong Chambak of Sambor Prei Kuk group. It is a single brick temple on an elevation that has been spectacularly taken over by a tree. Underneath the tree roots, you can see some of the temple’s original decorations around the eaves and above the false doors. 2022 tour … Read more

Trapeang Ropeak Temple (Sambor Prei Kuk Z)

Also known as Group Z of Sambor Prei Kuk, its a brick temple group featuring one tall standing brick temple surrounded by four other smaller brick temples arranged to form a quincunx. The four outer towers are all in ruin bar a partially standing octagonal temple. The central temple is well preserved and opens to … Read more

Trapeang Ropeak (Sambor Prei Kuk – Y)

Trapeang Ropeak, also designated as temple Y, is located 40 m to the northwest of temple Z. Here are the remains of an octagonal shrine that is spectacularly taken over by a tree. It’s outer walls are without decoration although decorative bands around the eaves can still be seen. Historical Notes Less to the south … Read more

Sambor Prei Kuk (C2-C5, C8)

A group of temples aligned on a north-south axis, most in ruin bar one that is partially standing. They are located west of the outer enclosure of Prasat Tao.

Sambor Prei Kuk (C7)

Located about 300m west of Prasat Sambor, it’s a small group of three brick temples with one partially standing.