Ruinous remains of two odd rectangular sandstone temples. One could it assume it to be from the 11-12th century, and related to Prasat Ta Muen Thom, perhaps as a “palais” as French would record them, more on those here. One might also assume it to be an ashrama of the Suryavarman I era (1006 to … Read more
The partially standing remains of a single brick temple. Whilst not much is left, it’s still intriguing. Only the front eastern wall and part of the north and south wall remain. It would have likely had a forebody extending its eastern entrance with some remnants seen. The forebody would have had a raised floor or … Read more
A small neak ta shelter by the edge of a baray in Kouk Mon village. Remnants include a small sandstone pedestal, a fragment of a hand from what may have been a Buddha statue, and most interestingly, a fragment depicting what appears to be a stupa.
Remains of a brick temple group set on a large mound that is surrounded by an active moat. A shelter sits atop the site featuring the original sandstone doorframe with sandstone remnants scattered around the site, along with a large pedestal. At the west of the site, a pagoda has been built, with elephants looking … Read more
Noted on Google Maps as “Prasat Damrei Troam”, owing to the seated elephant statue that sits atop a laterite platform beside the laterite lined causeway and the beginning of the “staircase” that leads down to cascade/creek bed running down the side of the mountain. It’s located an easy walk from Prasat Ta Muen Thom, on … Read more
Located just north of the main road and fronted by a large basin to its east, Prasat Si Liem was only briefly mentioned in early French reports of the 1900s but seemingly recent excavations have revealed there’s much more to it. The site is encapsulated by shrubbery making it difficult to navigate. The first image … Read more
Also recorded as Prasat Sing. Engulfed by the waters of its own basin, on our visit in Aug 2024, a local suggested to come back in the dry season. Nearby is small community hall which retains a sandstone pedestal from the site. Historical Notes Translated from French. From Inventaire descriptif Monuments du Cambodge, E. Lajonquiere, … Read more
Also known as Prasat Ta Krabey/Ta Kwai/Ta Khwai and also Preah Tveang, it is a massively tall cruciform-shaped temple located in Cambodia on the border with Thailand. Constructed in sandstone it has an entrance on each side and housed a naturally formed linga. It is believed to have been constructed between the 11-12th century but … Read more
Prasat Ta Muen Thom is located on Cambodian-Thai border and was a feature along the ancient Royal Road that led from Angkor to Phimai (in present-day Thailand). The site is accessed by sealed roads that lead all the way to the site and up the small but steepish rise of the mountain range. The site … Read more
A small monastery with ancient temple remains. We’d revisit this site in August 2024 and the kind monks showed us a naga corner finial they were housing, and small collection of what appear to be unfinished corner finials just south of the monastery. In chatting Chanthim asked if they new about our next destination, and … Read more
Located east of the main road that joins Kouk Mon with Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Wat Prey Veng features a fascinating collection of ancient temple relics gathered from the surrounding area. The relics are numerous, much of it likely dating to around the 11th century including a torso of a small statue, a torso of … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda built top an ancient site, still surrounded in part by the original moat. Around the grounds, four sandstone pedestals of different configuration can be seen. A large sandstone crown ornament that once would have topped a temple tower temple. The old monks quarters, a wood slat building, and a bird … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda housing a collection of remnants from ancient temples sites. In the surrounding area there are several recorded archaeological sites inc. Don Tea, Kok Phnov, and Ta Chin. The collection features numerous pedestals, a pediment fragment, a colonette, and several temple crowns. All by appearances dating to around the 11th century. There … Read more
Also recorded as Ta Muean Saen Chey Pagoda, the site features a monastery set among the rock monolith landscape. There is also a collection of remains belonging to an ancient temple. The arrangement of remains includes a lion statue, decorative lintel,
A contemporary monastery and pagoda. Located to 650m northwest of Kouk Mon Market and 400m to the east of the large baray that belongs to Soeng Temple.