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.
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
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
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
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.