Angkor Archaeological Park/Siem Reap
Province - The following temple ruins
are located in Siem Reap Province, most within the boundaries of the
Angkor Archaeological Park near
Siem Reap City. The temple sites with the
Angkor Archaeological Park represent the
ruins of the ancient Angkorian capital cities and include most of the
most famous Khmer temples including
Angkor Wat and
Bayon. Click on the temple name
for more details on photographs.
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| Ruin | Location | Date of Construction | King/Patron | Style |
| Ak Yum | AAP - Near the West Baray | 8th-11th century AD | --- | --- |
| Angkor Thom | AAP | 12th-13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Angkor Wat | AAP - 6km north of Siem Reap Town. | Early-Mid 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| Bakong | AAP - Roluos Group | Early 9th century AD | Indravarman | Preah Ko |
| Baksei Chamkrong | AAP/PC - Near the South Gate of Angkor Thom | Mid 10th century AD | Harshavarman | Bakheng |
| Banteay Kdei | AAP/GC | Late 12th - Early 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Angkor Wat/ Bayon |
| Banteay Prei | AAP/GC | Late 12th - Early 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Banteay Samre | AAP - 4km east of East Mebon | Mid 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| Banteay Srey | 37km north of Siem Reap Town | Late 10th century AD | Rajendravarman | Banteay Srey |
| Baphuon | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Mid 11th century AD | Udayadityavarman II | Baphuon |
| Bat Chum | AAP/PC | Mid 10th century AD | Rajendravarman | Pre Rup |
| Bayon | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Beng Melea | Early 11th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat | |
| Chapel of the Hospital | AAP/PC | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Chau Say Tevoda | AAP/PC | Early 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| East Mebon | AAP/GC | Late 10th century AD | Rajendravarman II | Pre Rup |
| Kbal Spean | 49km north of Siem Reap Town | 11th - 13th century AD | ||
| Kleangs (North and South) | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 10th - Early 11th century AD | Jayavarman V | Khleang |
| Krol Ko | AAP/GC | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Krol Romeas | AAP/GC | |||
| Kutisvara | AAP/GC | 9th / 10th century AD | Jayavarman II | Preah Ko |
| Lolei | AAP - Roluos Group | Late 9th century AD | Yasovarman I | Pre Rup/Bakheng |
| Neak Pean | AAP/GC | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Phimeanakas | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 10th - Early 11th century AD | Jayavarman V | Khleang |
| Phnom Bakheng | AAP/PC - Near the South Gate of Angkor Thom | Late 9th - Early 10th century AD | Yasovarman I | Bakheng |
| Phnom Krom | 15km south of Siem Reap Town, near the Chong Khneas Port | Late 9th - Early 10th century AD | Yasovarman I | Bakheng |
| Phnom Kulen | 50km north of Siem Reap Town | 9th century AD | Jayavarman II | Kulen |
| Prasat Bei | AAP/PC - Near the South Gate of Angkor Thom | 10th century AD | Yasovarman I | Bakheng |
| Prasat Kravan | AAP/PC | Early 10th century AD | Harshavarman I | Pre Rup |
| Prasat Prei | AAP/GC | Late 12th - Early 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Prasat Suor Prat | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Early 13th? century AD | Indravarman II | Post-Bayon |
| Prasat Top (East) | Angkor Thom | Late 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Prasat Top (West) | Angkor Thom | 9th-17th century AD | Post-Bayon | |
| Pre Rup | AAP/GC | Late 10th century AD | Rajendravarman II | Pre Rup |
| Preah Khan | AAP/GC | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Preah Ko | AAP - Roluos Group | Late 9th century AD | Indravarman I | Preah Ko |
| Preah Palilay | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 12th - Early 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Preah Pithu Group | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Early 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | |
| Roluos Group | AAP - Roluos Group | Late 9th century AD | ||
| Spean Thma | AAP/PC | |||
| Srah Srang | AAP/PC | Mid 10th and Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Ta Keo | AAP/PC | Late 10th - Early 11th century AD | Jayavarman V | Khleang |
| Ta Nei | AAP | Mid 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Ta Prohm | AAP/PC | Mid 12th - Early 13th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Ta Prohm Kel | AAP/PC - Opposite Angkor Wat | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Ta Som | AAP/GC | Late 12th century AD century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Tep Pranam | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | 9th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Terrace of the Elephants | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Terrace of the Leper King | AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom | Late 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | Bayon |
| Thma Bay Kaek | AAP/PC | Late 11th / early 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| Thommanon | AAP/PC | Late 11th - Early 12th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| Wat Athvea | 8km south of Siem Reap Town. | Late 11th century AD | Suryavarman II | Angkor Wat |
| West Mebon | AAP - On an island in the center of the West Baray | Late 11th century AD | Udayadityavarman VII | Baphuon |
| Takeo Province - The following temple ruins are located in Takeo Province south of Phnom Penh. All are within day-trip's distance of Phnom Penh, The pre-Angkorian and Angkorian-era temple ruins in Takeo Province, though not as impressive as the temples near Siem Reap, rank amongst the most historically and archaeologically important Khmer ruins in Cambodia. Most of the listed temple ruins can also be reached by Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus. Regularly scheduled buses depart the bus station near Phnom Penh’s Central Market and follow the National Routes into the provinces. Most of the listed sites lie on or near a National Route. For sites located away from the National Route, onward transportation (usually motodups) awaits bus passengers at the bus stops. The bus station is located at the southwest corner of the Central Market (Phsar Thmey). Call 023-210359 for the bus schedule. See the Temple Ruins Near Phnom Penh Map for Takeo province temples |
| Ruin | Location | Date of Construction | King/Patron | Style |
| Angkor Borei | Takeo Province | Neolithic - 15th century AD | --- | --- |
| Phnom Chisor | Takeo Province, just off Route #2 | 10th-11th century AD | Suryavarman I | -- |
| Phnom Da | Takeo Province | Mid-11th century AD | Rudravarman | -- |
| Prasat Neang Khmau | Takeo Province, just off Route #2 | 10th century AD | Jayavarman IV | -- |
| a Prohm at ToTnle Bati | Takeo Province, at Tonle Bati resort area | 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | -- |
| Yeah Peau | Takeo Province, at Tonle Bati resort area | 12th century AD | Jayavarman VII | -- |
Abbreviations and notes
AAP - Angkor Archaeological Park AT - Angkor Thom C.E. - Current Era. Roughly equivalent to A.D. d - degrees (used to replace the usual degree symbol) GC - Grand Circuit (The 'grand' or 'large' road circuit though the main temple complex. Indicated in green on the map.) PC - Petite Circuit (The 'petite' or 'small' road circuit though the main temple complex. Indicated in red on the map.) - The 'position' of the ruins listed on the individual temple description pages is the position of the central tower or prasat unless otherwise indicated. Glossary Anastylosis Archaeological technique used in reconstructing the temples ruins by dismantling and then rebuilding. This technique was used on Banteay Samre, Prasat Kravan, Thommanon and many other temples. Angkor Angkor refers to the capital city of the Khmer Empire that existed in the area of Cambodia between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, as well as to the empire itself. Apsara Mythological a celestial nymph. Devatas (standing female divinities), though technically different, are also referred to as apsaras in this guide. Carved in abundance on many of the temples. Banteay (Khmer) 'fortress' or 'citadel'. Though not a technical designation, it often indicates a monastic complex or flat temple style. Baray (Khmer) A ‘baray’ is a water reservoir - an area of land where dikes have been raised to catch and hold water. Beginning in the 9th century, the construction of massive barays and other such grand projects became one of the marks of Angkorian kingship. There are four major barays in the Park area. When the barays were constructed, an island temple was set at the center of each. The first major baray to be constructed was Indratataka by King Yasovarman I, measuring 3.8km x 880m and completed in 889AD when the capital was still at Hariharalaya near Roluos. The Roluos Group temple Lolei sat on an island in the middle of Indratataka. Construction of the second major baray, the East Baray (Yashodharatataka,) began almost immediately after the first. At 7.8km x 880m it was almost five times larger than the Indratataka. Almost 50 years later, the temple East Mebon was constructed on an island in the center. The third and largest baray (8km x 2.2km) is the West Baray built in the early 11th century. Unlike the other barays, the West Baray is still partially filled, creating good sized lake. The temple ruins of West Mebon sit on an artificial island at the center of the baray (requiring a short boat ride to visit.) The last baray (Jayatataka) was constructed by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. It is considered to be the baray of Preah Khan though it is Neak Pean that actually sits at the center. The function of barays is a matter of academic debate. A recent study has argued that the barays did not serve an agricultural purpose but were built and maintained solely for political/religious reasons. Conventional wisdom has it that the barays were part of a giant water works used to irrigate the rice paddies and provide water for year round cultivation, though they certainly served a political and religious function as well. Boeung (Khmer) 'lake'. Also spelled ‘beng’. Champa Neighboring Indianised state, contemporary with Angkor. Located in the area of south central Vietnam. Corbel arch False arch made from placing tiered, progressively projecting corbels on opposite walls. Used throughout Angkorian era construction. Gopura The entrance-way or gate in the wall that surrounds a temple. Khmer The dominant ethnic group and the language of ancient and modern Cambodia. Linga A phallic symbol, representative of the god Shiva. Lintel The sandstone block above doorways and windows, often intricately carved. Monastic complex General term referring to a temple that has a relatively flat, sometimes sprawling architectural layout. It may employ towers, but set at ground level, e.g.: Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Banteay Kdei. Naga Mythological, multi-headed snake/serpent. Naga motifs are often used in balustrades. Phnom (Khmer) 'hill' or 'mountain'. Prasat (Khmer) 'tower'. Preah (Khmer) 'sacred'. Reamker Khmer telling of the Ramayana, a classic and much loved epic tale from Hindu mythology - the adventures of Rama in his quest to save his kidnapped wife, Sita, from Ravana. Images from the Ramayana are carved on many temples including Angkor Wat, and traditional dance performances in Siem Reap often incorporate stories from the Ramayana. Shiva One of the three primary gods of the Hindu trinity. The ‘destroyer’. Central to the Angkor royal linga cult. Often represented in the form of a linga. Stele Inscribed stone tablet. Stung (Khmer) 'river' Temple-mountain A specific architectural design based on the mythological mountain, Mt. Meru. Eg: Pre Rup, Ta Keo, Bakong. Thom (Khmer) 'big,' e.g. Angkor Thom -varman (Khmer) ‘protected by’. The suffix attached to the names of Khmer kings, e.g.: Suryavarman, Jayavarman. Vihear (Khmer) Main temple building of a Buddhist pagoda or temple group. Houses the Buddha image. Vishnu One of the three primary gods of the Hindu trinity. The ‘protector’. Wat Modern Buddhist pagoda or temple.
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