Located on the slopes of Phnom Da the sanctuary is built on a narrow rock platform with its rear facade almost against the hill. Asram Maha Rosei is made up of a central cella, 2 meters per side, surrounded on all four sides by a corridor 70 cm wide on average, which is lit by … Read more
Located atop the mountain in the ancient area of Angkor Borei, Prasat Phnom Da is a well-preserved brick temple. Whilst the Angkor Borei area and several remains here, including the caves sites, date back to the Funan era of the 1st to 6th century, the temple we see today was constructed around the 11th century … Read more
On the northeastern side of Phnom Da is a small contemporary pagoda and functioning monastery and the lower ancient cave. To the east is a large basin and just south is the monk’s quarters and dining hall/sermon hall. Several shale sandstone remnants of the ancient temple can be seen surrounding the pagoda and cave which … Read more