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
An uncleared site and unprepared for visitors. Located along the northeastern edge of the Beng Thom (a large basin) is a mostly continuous mound running east-west of almost 250 m in length and perhaps 30 m wide and several meters tall. On its northeastern end can be seen a laterite structure, a sandstone plinth, various … 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 small permanent basin 20 m x 20 m and 1-2 m deep (at a guess) lined with laterite and sandstone capping. Interestingly it is located atop what could be inferred as an island surrounded by canalisation. There are also odd pieces of stone around the southern side and 50 m to the southeast is … Read more
An uncleared site featuring remains of a terrace (or two?). Believed to be a Buddhist Terrace. Only scant remains can be seen among the overgrowth including sema stones, a structure base, and other laterite and sandstone blocks (03/2021). Gallery Around 95 m to the southwest further remains of laterite and sandstone
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. Gallery
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
An uncleared site that has been partially excavated. A sema stone can be seen and a sandstone pedestal atop a raised mound.
An overgrown and uncleared site (05/2021) that is believed to be a “Buddhist Terrace”. At the site several sandstone plinths can be seen, sema stones, pedestal, and a long raised laterite and brick structure (uncleared) that features a square 1-2 m stepped structure at its western end. Gallery
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
A high-set mound that appears to be surrounded by a moat. Only scant remains of brick and sandstone can be seen at the surface level. Gallery
Remains of a shrine constructed from stepped laterite. Measuring around 20 m x 20 m with openings at each cardinal point that lead to what we can see today as a circular well feature at the center. Gallery
Remains of a laterite structure. Likely related to the southern entry of Phnom Bakheng and its outer wall.
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
Location where the feet of a statue, a very decayed pedestal (similar style to the one seen to the north here), pottery shards, along with some other remains can be seen including a fire pit made of mortar which is likely very recent. The site appears to be a raised mound of around 40 m … Read more
