Chambak Commune

*Important: Some archaeological sites are approximated to the district level only. For sites outside the cleared tourist areas, you should seek a guide from the local area. Read more

Wat Russey Keo

Contemporary monastery and pagoda, located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Also recorded as Soporkiriram Pagoda (Khmer វត្ត​សុពណ៌គិរីរាម ជ្រោយអំពិល)

Wat Chambak

Contemporary monastery and pagoda, under restoration (02/23), located on the western bank of the Mekong River.

Wat Chroy Ampil

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Just north of this site is another Chedi (last picture below).

Phnom Soporkaley

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

Wat Udom

Monastery site where an old wooden vihara is located to the north of which a new pagoda is being built. In between the two stands a sculpture of Nang Konghing at the foot of which is the remains of a pedestal and a lion to which the workers at the site were adamant it is … Read more

Chedei

“Terrace occupied by a stupa. You can see laterite blocks and brick mounds. The site was preceded in the South, to the Mekong, a floor of about 100 m from long.” – Cisark We had a look for this site on our way through the area in Feb 23 but could not find any locals … Read more

Chroy Ampil Stele (Phnom Sopoar Kalei)

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