Shelters from where a 7th-century inscription was recorded and registered under K. 116. The stele/plinths have since been moved to a museum (I believe). K. 116 was recorded by Georges Coedes in IC II, p. 134 ČRÛOY AMPİL STELE (K. 116 Corpus, LXII) The sandstone stele fragment (o, 35 x 0, 43 x c, 15) … Read more
Rising above the plains and looking along the Mekong River at the village of Chroy Ampil, Phnom Sopoar Kali is small mountain wrapped in local legend. There appear to be differing versions of the tale but it centres on a crocodile and a princess, also noting the shape of the mountain which, in the eyes … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Mekong River. It features a contemporary pagoda built atop a tiered brick terrace that may well have a history dating to the 20th c, or earlier. Also noting its east-northeast alignment.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda, under restoration (02/23), located on the western bank of the Mekong River.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Just north of this site is another Chedi (last picture below).
It’s an early wooden pagoda that is still surviving and seemingly well cared for. It’s located atop a small rise and the foot of which is a series of shrines surrounding a sunken shrine with remnants of an old pagoda. There are several contemporary statues adding to the interest of the site which is a … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Mekong River
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Mekong River. It features two pagodas, a large contemporary pagoda and another that appears to be from the early 20th c.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda, located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Also recorded as Soporkiriram Pagoda (Khmer វត្តសុពណ៌គិរីរាម ជ្រោយអំពិល)
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Mekong River. It features some unique art in its pediment and sema, along with offering views over the Mekong.
