Popel Commune

*Important: Some archaeological sites are approximated to the district level only. For sites outside the cleared tourist areas, you should seek a guide from the local area. Read more

Vat Prasat (Prasat Sek Ta Tuy)

Located around 8km southwest of Beng Mealea, in Siem Reap province, it is an ancient temple complex also known as Prasat Sek Ta Tuy, Prasat Trapeang Thnal, while most locals will know it as Prasat Wat Prasat albeit there is no monastery. It’s an extraordinary site, at least in my mind, exhibiting precise craftsmanship and … Read more

Wat Preah Bat Buon Than

Contemporary monastery housing a carved rock depicting Vishnu. Near the monastery are a collection of older sema stones and sandstone remnants. On the north side of the pagoda, there are several huts, monks’ quarters, and a hall surrounded by a fence, inside this is the rock carving as seen in the last two pictures of … Read more

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