Also known as Rong Damrei Temple. Partially standing remains of a laterite temple that had an annex building and outer wall with a large basin in the east. It is noted that it may have lintels of differing styles that may have come from earlier sites (Polkinghome, 2008). Also noting that inscription K. 244 notes … Read more
Kdei Ta Kom Thom is a fascinating and extremely ruinous site that from even a quick glance, one can tell that this would have been perhaps one of the most beautiful sites in Angkor, alongside the ranks of Banteay Srei albeit much smaller. The original configuration is not clear through the mass of ruin and … Read more
Scant remains of an ancient temple site with an outer moat and basin in the east, located on the edge of a small river. As of 03/22, the site was heavily overgrown with only brick rubble and maybe a sandstone block or two seen through the scrub.
Site features the ruinous remains of a laterite building known to be one of the many firehouse/resthouses that were built along the ancient road. The site is heavily overgrown (03/22) but its typical shape is easily noticeable, a tower with a forebody/hall leading east and a series of windows in the southern wall. There are … Read more
Located atop a small hill, the ancient temple site is quite fascinating for several reasons. Standing at the site today is one partially standing sandstone temple which never received any of its final decorative carving. Its also interesting that is is singular, and that there doesn’t appear to be the space for two more shrines … Read more
Located on the site of Wat Kralanh, a contemporary monastery whose pagoda is built around the remnants of the ancient temple site. Formerly a group of three brick temples, one small part of a tower wall can be seen standing at the rear of the pagodas platform, which is interestingly formed of laterite. From Lunet … Read more
Preah Phnom temple is located in Angkor Chum District of Siem Reap Province, about 65km from Siem Reap city. It is a group of five square brick temples set on a large rise with two annex buildings or ‘libraries’, and moat (dry and partly consumed by farmland), and large basin in the north. Interestingly, from … Read more
A laterite temple that was one of the “firehouses”/Dharmacalas, or Gîte d’étape as the French researchers would call them, that were found along certain sections of the ancient road network. The temple is mostly collapsed bar part of the northern wall which retains some remnants of a sandstone lintel depicting worshippers. There is a large … Read more
Scant remnants of what was reported as three brick temples with only brick rubble and several laterite blocks remaining to be seen. The site featured a moat and a large basin on its eastern side (Trapeang Smonh).
Also known as Baymet, Baymat, or Baimiet Temple (same as the name of the village). Wrapped in thorny overgrowth it’s difficult to determine much about its layout (06/21) bar sneaking a peek through to see a false door on one side, an entry on the other, and an array of tumbled laterite pieces. Cisark notes … Read more
Heavily overgrown laterite bridge (06/21) reported as being 23 m long and 5 m wide. Through the shrub and trees, you can just sneak a peek of the laterite forming the ancient bridge which was a feature along the ancient Royal Road from Angkor to Phimai. There is a smaller bridge to the south, and … Read more
An ancient laterite bridge measuring around 20+ m long and located on the ancient road just north of Prasat Seman Teng.
Laterite bridge that is still in use by local traffic with the newer main road running parallel to its east. It features at least 12 arches and is recorded as measuring 47 meters long and 9 meters wide. It is a feature of the ancient Royal Road from Angkor to Phimai and is part of … Read more
An ancient laterite bridge, oriented Northwest – Southeast, with at least five arches. It measures 10 meters long and 5 meters wide.
Located 30km north of Angkor Thom and also known as Prasat Samleang Pol, the site features the remains of three brick temples in a good state of preservation. It is located on a rocky plateau about mid-way up the southern face at the eastern end of a U-shaped mountain known as Phnom Thmor (or Thma). … Read more
Laterite bridge, with at least 4 arches. It measures 15 meters long and 5 meters wide. It originally formed part of the ancient Royal Road from Angkor to Phimai.
Prasat Trav is a square brick temple, still standing in part, that was originally surrounded by an outer moat. The site features two beautiful lions standing guard (albeit headless) with steps leading to its sandstone doorway which carries a beautifully executed inscription with 24 lines of Khmer dated to 1109 AD and registered under K. … Read more
Beautiful and characterful old monastery featuring wooden framework, doors, and windows. Its internal walls are decorated with murals of narratives from the Reamker, along with some curious drawings. There is also an array of wooden Buddha statues, at a guess, 40-50 years old.
Also known as Angkor Pheas Pagoda, featuring a contemporary monastery built on the site of an ancient brick temple and is still today surrounded by a moat. Remains of the ancient site are now collected at the east of the pagoda including a large and partly finished pedestal plus a shelter containing a collection of … Read more
