Also known as Prasat Trapeang South, it’s the remains of a group of laterite temples inc three towers, library, surrounded by a wall and moat. The three laterite towers are in quite a good state of preservation yet noting the lintel and door columns, were seemingly uncompleted, never having received their final decoration which is … Read more
Located near the Siem Reap-Preah Vihear border, in Svay Leu district, Prasat Neang Teav is a group of three brick temple ruins. The site also features a laterite satellite building, maybe it was the “library”, and was surrounded by a moat. A single pedestal is seen although the site is quite overgrown. One of the … Read more
Also known as Prasat Nang Kou and Nong Kuh, it is located around 10km east of Svay Leu in Siem Reap Province. The site is located on the eastern side of a broad hill that overlooks farmland mostly being cultivated today to grow cassava and mango. On visiting in 01/2023, the site is quite overgrown … Read more
Located north of Wat Svay Leu and at the foothills of Phnom Kulen, Peung Komnou features stunning rock carvings. There are actually several separate carvings to see here on a group of rock monoliths. The trail leading to the site is suitable for moto/bike/hike although a vehicle could certainly make it part ways there. The … Read more
Built partway up the side of the scenic Kulen mountain, Ta Ong (or Prasat Tadong) was originally a group of three ancient brick temples, today one tower remains mostly standing. The tower features ornate lintels carved into the brickwork, reminiscent of 7th-century style, and a series of false floors almost appearing as temples stacked atop … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Preah Trapeang North, it is the remains of a square laterite temple. The temple stands alone, opening to the east with a sandstone doorframe with false doors and pilasters formed in laterite on its other sides. There’s a large mound of bricks with earlier site reports speculating about the temple having … Read more
Located near the Siem Reap-Preah Vihear border, and 1km south of the highway, also known as Prasat Songkei Sheng, it’s a group of four temples, a “library”, with an outer laterite enclosure wall. On visiting on 01/23, the site is quite overgrown but incredibly fascinating featuring three brick towers in a row on a north-south … Read more
Very small laterite bridge located northeast of Wat Svay Leu. It features corbelled arches. By eye, it is around 4-5 m wide and 6 m or so long with three visible arches. Across the top, it has deep ruts that one assumes are from usage in recent times. It also has sandstone plinths that are … Read more
Prasat Svay Leu is an interesting site for many reasons. It is located on the contemporary monastery grounds and features an outer walled enclosure with an entrance on the east opening to a small courtyard with “library” buildings followed by another entrance gopura and walled enclosure occupied by the central shrine that has been replaced/covered … Read more
Also known as Wat Prasat Trang, Prasat Trapeang Prasat, and Trapeang Ktom, it’s located around 5km east of Svay Leu village in Siem Reap. The site features a new pagoda and monastery is fronted by a small wooden vihara enclosed by the rearranged remains of an ancient temple site. Ancient remnants include laterite blocks, sandstone … Read more
Square mound appears to be surrounded by a moat with a basin to the north. No remnants were seen.
Located in Svay Leu district near the Siem Reap-Preah Vihear border, it’s an older wood-columned vihara with several meditation huts/monks quarters that have recently been refurbished.