Also spelled Enkosey Temple (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះឥន្ទ្រកោសិយ), or Preah Enkosai Temple, was built (or at least restored) in the 10th century under the reign of king Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968). It is a small temple site that is hidden away behind a functioning pagoda of the same name. It comprises two brick sanctuaries, the remains of … Read more
The museum is a joint establishment between Apsara Authority and Sophia University with funding from AEON (Japan) in order to exhibit and preserve the artifacts discovered at Banteay Kdei Temple. Its collection has since expanded to include the exhibition of interesting artifacts from several other sites in the Siem Reap area. The museum is well … Read more
Located on the northeastern side of Siem Reap city, Wat Brasat Tramneak is a contemporary monastery and pagoda that was built upon the location of the ancient temple known as Prasat Tram Neak. In a site report from 1930, the various remnants of the ancient temple were noted (see images below) with the style of … Read more
Also recorded as Wat Preah An Kau Saa/Wat Preah Indakosa and Wat Enkosa, a contemporary monastery and pagoda located in the north of the Siem Reap city center, alongside the Siem Reap River. The pagoda is demarcated by sima pairs that may be from the original foundations of the site in the 16th century while … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located in the north of the Siem Reap city center. The site has origins in the 16th century while the pagoda we see today dates to a much later time.
Located on the way to Angkor Archeological Park via Apsara Road. A rural wat with not too much happening bar the newish and quite beautiful Vihear. Location: Several minutes out of the city center on the Apsara Road towards Angkor
Labelled on Google Maps as Two Pursat Pagoda, it’s a monastery with a relatively new pagoda. A small shrine beside the pagoda houses a number of remnants, some look old, some look ancient, in particular, what looks like the head of Avalokiteshvara. Another two shrines house local folklore icons, Preah Ko Preah Keo and another … Read more