Building date: 10th - 11th century A.D.
Religion: Hindu
Style: N/A
King: Suryavarman I
Location: Takeo Province, just off Route #2
On top of Phnom Chisor (Chisor Hill) sits a few very well conserved 10th/11th century AD, Angkorian period temple ruins. During the time when these temples were built, the hill was called Suryaparvata, 'Mountain of the Sun God'. The temple was constructed under King Suryavarman I in a time period when the Angkorian Empire was strong and on the rise.
Like many Angkorian temples built in that period, this temple is Hindu, devoted to Shiva and Vishnu. Scenes including Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu are still visible, carved on several sandstone lintels and pediments. The 412 steps to the temple on the top of the hill make for a relatively wearing climb, however the quality of the ruins and also the incredible view on the country side from the mountaintop make the time worthwhile.
Bus: Buses leave for Takeo City every hour from the Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus station. Get off on the turnoff marked by a big "Phnom Chisor" sign (52km road marker) and take a motorcycle taxi from the base of the hill.
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Religion: Hindu
Style: N/A
King: Suryavarman I
Location: Takeo Province, just off Route #2
On top of Phnom Chisor (Chisor Hill) sits a few very well conserved 10th/11th century AD, Angkorian period temple ruins. During the time when these temples were built, the hill was called Suryaparvata, 'Mountain of the Sun God'. The temple was constructed under King Suryavarman I in a time period when the Angkorian Empire was strong and on the rise.
Like many Angkorian temples built in that period, this temple is Hindu, devoted to Shiva and Vishnu. Scenes including Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu are still visible, carved on several sandstone lintels and pediments. The 412 steps to the temple on the top of the hill make for a relatively wearing climb, however the quality of the ruins and also the incredible view on the country side from the mountaintop make the time worthwhile.
Bus: Buses leave for Takeo City every hour from the Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus station. Get off on the turnoff marked by a big "Phnom Chisor" sign (52km road marker) and take a motorcycle taxi from the base of the hill.
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