Prasat Kravan (Khmer: ប្រាសាទក្រវាន់) is a 10th-century temple consisting of five brick towers. Meanwhile, one tower features a pedestal flanked by sema stone, indicating the site may have been in use in the late/post-Angkor era under Theravada Buddhism. Also notable is the building/terrace of which only its base remains on the southeast side of the … Read more
Located inside the outermost enclosure on the west side, and south of the causeway of Ta Prohm temple, sits a Buddhist Terrace structure from a later era, suggested to be around the late Angkor/early post-Angkorian era. The rectangular terrace sits on an east-west axis with a raised pedestal/balan at its western end. This balan appears … Read more
Located inside the third enclosure of Banteay Kdei temple, on the eastern side south of the causeway, are the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace and what may be a chedi or reliquary. It’s thought that both would post date the 12th-13th century date of the site and belong to the late/post-Angkor era. The terrace is … Read more
Located on the west side of Preah Khan, inside the outer enclosure and north of the causeway, are the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace likely constructed in the late/post-Angkor era, long after the temple’s 12th-13th century heyday. The rectangular area formed by laterite, most likely sourced from the temple proper, is demarcated by sandstone leaf-shaped … Read more
The remains here are part of a group that was surveyed in the early 1900s and labelled “Groupe n° 5”. The site has been surveyed in recent times under the Angkor Vihara Project and given the identifier ATV030. Further to the east are two more sites that make up Group 5, which are ATV028 and … Read more
Located south of the East Gate Road, east of the Bayon Temple, is an unusual Buddhist Terrace structure that was recorded by Henri Marchal in 1918 and, in recent times, has been under research by the Angkor Vihara Project. The Buddhist Terrace structures of the late/post-Angkorian era found throughout Angkor Thom and surrounding sites typically … Read more
Located in the forest area south of the East Gate Road, Monument 65 is a Buddhist Terrace suggested to be from the late Angkor/post-Angkor era. On visiting in October 2025, the site is heavily overgrown but what can be seen is the outline of an elongated laterite terrace, demarcated by double leaf-shaped sema, still standing … Read more
The penultimate feature of the great temple of Angkor Wat, the third level, or Bakan, is the enormous thirty-meter high substructure that supports the amazing quincunx of towers. It rises 30 meters with sloping sides featuring narrow stepped staircases at each corner and a central staircase on its western side. Today you can reach the … Read more
Located on the second level of Angkor Wat, Preah Poan (cruciform gallery) is a sacred and significant place within the massive ancient temple. You can also see it noted as Brah Ban, Prah Pan, Preah Pean, or more commonly the English translation being Hall of a Thousand Buddhas. Here we will cover just that cruciform … Read more
Here we’ll introduce the many inscriptions at Angkor Wat, and, where to see them. Angkor Wat features a large array of fascinating and often hidden inscriptions that were, surprisingly to some, left mostly during the later eras and in the post-Angkor era. Some of the inscriptions are left by royalty who returned to Angkor around … Read more
Here we will cover each of the bas-relief scenes in the outer gallery of Angkor Wat, where they are located, a brief guide to the interpretation, and several curiosities that shouldn’t be missed. Undoubtedly, one of the most celebrated features of Angkor Wat is the incredible bas-relief friezes that line the inner walls of the … Read more
Angkor Wat has four gopura (entry gates) each located at cardinal points while only the west and east gates have causeways crossing the moat. The western entrance is the main and grandest entrance of all. See here for the complete guide to Angkor Wat, and here we’ll continue on with the moat and outer gopura … Read more
An as yet unprepared site for visitors (05/2021). The site was originally noted by Henri Marchal back in the 1900s as group of two sites, Terrace B and this one, B2. Both are related to Theravadan Buddhism that became predominant in the post God-King era/late Angkor period. The site, overgrown, features a tall stepped structure, … Read more
Remnants of a tall earthen wall with a laterite substructure that connects in between Angkor Thom and the East Baray. Running parallel on the northern side is a modern laid dirt trail and a canal that connects into the moat of Angkor Thom. It may have also spawned a bridge at its western end while … Read more
Located inside the outer enclosure of Ta Prohm and preceding the first moat on the eastern side is a single sandstone building which is referred to as a Firehouse, or in some literature as a Dharmasala. In either respect, these firehouses were an important feature along the ancient royal road network. This particular one being … Read more
A ruinous and uncleared site that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. Brickwork, laterite, and sandstone can be seen along with remnants of a stone garuda and sandstone pedestals. It is located in the forested area of Angkor Thom, north of the South Gate and east of the South Gate road. In the early … Read more
An uncleared and partially excavated site, now overgrown, where several pedestals can be seen, some molded sandstone plinths, and sema stone featuring the god Yama (God of Death/Justice and the Underworld). While the site as we see it today is believed to be the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace of the late or post-Angkor period, … Read more
A ruinous, overgrown, and uncleared site that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. The only remains to be seen at ground level are that of a sandstone pedestal and several sandstone plinths. Gallery
A small “Buddhist Terrace” that has been recently reconstructed featuring a modern Buddha statue. Surrounded by the double sema stones of the original site. Gallery
A small “Buddhist Terrace” currently unrestored and constructed of brick and laterite, and surrounded by double sema stones. It appears to be around 20 m long with the demarcated area a little larger, while the central “shrine” is only a meter or so square and a meter and a half tall albeit in a state … Read more
An uncleared and overgrown site (05/2021) that is around 20 m x 20 m and surrounded by a moat (dry). Partial excavations at some time in the past have revealed the small laterite base structure and several sandstone pieces including a decayed pedestal and decayed yoni with spout along with brick rubble. Gallery
An uncleared site with a mound measuring around 35 x 35 m surrounded by a moat (dry) with a causeway at each cardinal point. The mound is currently (05/2021) occupied mostly by a large fallen tree without any structure seen remaining. Broken brick and sandstone can be seen along with a small piece of a … Read more
An overgrown and uncleared site featuring a 50 x 50 m mound that rises several meters with scattered sandstone remains, and an excavated area (some time ago) showing what may be the temple construction. Some remains feature carvings albeit quite small and very decayed. Gallery
A high set 50 x 50 m mound that opens to the east and surrounded by a moat. Scant remains can be seen at ground level bar what appears to be a very eroded pedestal and sandstone plinths. It is speculated to be from the 9th century. Gallery
An overgrown site with scant remains including brick pieces, sandstone plinths, and laterite blocks. Gallery
Area just north of the Phnom Bakheng east-west featuring laterite remains with basins to the east and west. In early 2020 it was an open archeological site and by mid-2020 it had been covered over once more. Gallery
