Wat Lvea (Siem Reap)

Lvea Pagoda features a stepped rise, tall form with beautiful slender columns and murals. On the western side, there is a collection of laterite, whether it has any connection with an ancient site is unknown to me. The wat is located inside the ancient village of Lvea (Phum Lovea) which is renowned for its circular … Read more

Lvea

Also known as Phum Lovea, it was once the location of an ancient village dating to the Iron Age with occupation seemingly continuing till the present day. The circular nature of the site is most notable from an aerial view. Otherwise, there is little to recognise at ground level, although the monastery, Wat Lvea retains … Read more