State temple of the first city in the core of Angkor – named Yasodharapura – Phnom Bakheng was dedicated about 907. Its hilltop location overlooks the Angkor site. It now offers visitors a splendid view on Angkor Wat and the Western Baray. Its builders erected 44 sanctuaries at ground level, 60 small sanctuaries on the […]
Devoted to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu, the temple was constructed on the early 10th century under Yashovarman I. The visit of the temple involves climbing up 630 steps of a steep mountain. The view from the top is magical and offers 360-degree views of Angkor Wat and the Kulen Mountains. Note that the three prominent […]
A 600-meter long, 250 meters wide laterite wall, delimits the Royal Palace compound. Many Kings have modified it during 600 years
Constructed in the 10th century during the Reign of Yasovarman I, Prasat Bei means the 3 towers. It is a set of three small brick towers aligned south on a common laterite base. The towers are dedicated to the Hindu trinity Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
At each corner of Angkor Thom city, there is a small temple called PRASAT CHRUNG (“Shrine of the Angle”). The Khmer term “Chrung” (pronounced “tshrong”) means “corner” or “angle”, the four corners of the city walls of Angkor Thom. Built towards the end of the King Jayavarman VII’s reign, the four Prasat Chrung share the […]
