Pongro Temple (Svay Chek)

Prasat Pongro, also recorded on some maps as Prasat Kor Pong Ro and Kouk Pongro, is a partially standing small brick temple. It opens to the east and while the south and west side are still unexcavated offering support to what remains, the northern wall is cleared exposing the outline of the false door. Sandstone … Read more

Prasat Sampeau

Also known as Sampov (Pr.), Prasat Sampeau (ប្រាសាទ​សំពៅ) is located 22km north of Siem Reap and 16km north of Angkor Wat. It was built in the era of Jayavarman VII. It is a single lone prasat and is one of the many “firehouses” that lined the original Royal Road that led all the way from … Read more

Prasat Sralao

Also known as Srâlau (Pr.). Prasat Sralao (ប្រាសាទ​ស្រឡៅ) is a remote temple around 20km north-northwest of Siem Reap and 16km from Angkor Wat. The site is quite ruinous but quite interesting at least for those with a keen interest in ancient temple architecture. The site features three brick towers built on a common platform with … Read more

Tamoch Temple

Prasat Tamoch is also recorded as Preah Ko Preah Keo Temple on some maps, Preah Ko also being the name of the village. It features the remains of an ancient brick temple that was surrounded by a moat with a basin to its east. Only the foundations of what may have been two small brick … Read more

Wat Slat

Also known as Wat Slad Rom Chey Reak Smey Kang Chum Pagoda, Slat Pagoda, or Wat Slat, it is a beautiful contemporary vihara, built on an ancient site, surrounded by a moat with a large basin (Trapeang Slat) 100 m to the east. A neak ta shelter on the east of the vihara holds a … Read more

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