 Though
lacking carvings, this laterite and sandstone temple is still in
relatively good condition. It bears no inscriptions to allow precise
dating but seems to have been constructed employing Angkor Wat
architectural style, which is particularly apparent in the towers,
suggestive of late 11th century construction. This temple seems to have
been left unfinished as evidenced in part by the lack of carvings. Some
of the apsara carvings were abandoned half finished. It is next to an
active wat of the same name. Because it is well outside the regular
temple complex, it is relatively untouristed. Located 7km south of town,
200m off the main road from town to the Tonle Sap. Look for a white
concrete arch/sign at the turnoff to the wat. For a countryside sunset,
follow the dirt road for a kilometer or two past the wat. Palm trees and
small huts lining the road open to rice paddies and Phnom Krom on the
horizon. |
