Building date: Late 11th century
Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
King: Suryavarman II From 1113 To 1150
Location: On the right of the way from Siem Reap to Phnom Krom.
Although missing some carvings, this laterite and sandstone temple remains in relatively great condition. It has no inscriptions preventing exact dating. However, it seems to have been built using Angkor Wat architectural style, that is especially apparent in the towers, suggesting a late 11th century construction. This temple seems to have been left incomplete as indicated partly by the lack of carvings. Several of the apsara carvings were abandoned half completed.
It's next to an active wat of the same name. Since it is well away from main temple complex, it is fairly untouristed. Situated 7km south of town, 200m off the major street from the city to Lake Tonle Sap. Look for a white concrete arch/sign from the turnoff towards the wat. For a countryside sunset, follow the dirt road for a distance past the temple. Palm trees and small huts along the street open to rice paddies and Phnom Krom is on the horizon. The plane surface constitution which additionally has four scripture houses round the middle hall lap it's high with the wall and the basic stand section, is unusual.
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Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
King: Suryavarman II From 1113 To 1150
Location: On the right of the way from Siem Reap to Phnom Krom.
Although missing some carvings, this laterite and sandstone temple remains in relatively great condition. It has no inscriptions preventing exact dating. However, it seems to have been built using Angkor Wat architectural style, that is especially apparent in the towers, suggesting a late 11th century construction. This temple seems to have been left incomplete as indicated partly by the lack of carvings. Several of the apsara carvings were abandoned half completed.
It's next to an active wat of the same name. Since it is well away from main temple complex, it is fairly untouristed. Situated 7km south of town, 200m off the major street from the city to Lake Tonle Sap. Look for a white concrete arch/sign from the turnoff towards the wat. For a countryside sunset, follow the dirt road for a distance past the temple. Palm trees and small huts along the street open to rice paddies and Phnom Krom is on the horizon. The plane surface constitution which additionally has four scripture houses round the middle hall lap it's high with the wall and the basic stand section, is unusual.
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