Building date: 10th or 11th century A.D.
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: N/A
King: Jayavarman IV
Location: Takeo Province, just off Route #2
Located beside an active pagoda, Prasat Neang Khmau contains two deteriorating brick prasats (towers) constructed in the Angkorian-era during the 10th century A.D. under King Jayavarman IV. There were likely as many as three more historic prasats where the modern pagoda now sits. Prasat Neang Khmau was initially devoted to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple complex is named after Neang Khmau, "Black Lady", a modern-era sculpture positioned in front of the temples.
By Bus: Located just 3 km from Phnom Chisor. Buses leave for Takeo Town every hour from the Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus station. Get off at at the 51km road marker. The temples are located on a tiny mountain next to the road.
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Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: N/A
King: Jayavarman IV
Location: Takeo Province, just off Route #2
Located beside an active pagoda, Prasat Neang Khmau contains two deteriorating brick prasats (towers) constructed in the Angkorian-era during the 10th century A.D. under King Jayavarman IV. There were likely as many as three more historic prasats where the modern pagoda now sits. Prasat Neang Khmau was initially devoted to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple complex is named after Neang Khmau, "Black Lady", a modern-era sculpture positioned in front of the temples.
By Bus: Located just 3 km from Phnom Chisor. Buses leave for Takeo Town every hour from the Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus station. Get off at at the 51km road marker. The temples are located on a tiny mountain next to the road.
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