Phnom Krom

Ancient Ruins of Angkor, Cambodia Travel Guide
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Phnom Krom, Cambodia
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Phnom Krom
Cambodia

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Phnom Krom is the ruins of an Angkor temple located on the hill of the same name. It is one of the three hilltop temples in the Angkor region, apart from Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Bok. A Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, Phnom Krom is located 12 kilometers southwest of Siem Reap, close to the Tonle Sap, and a distance from the Angkor Archaeological Park. It was built at the end of the 9th century, during the reign of King Yasovarman (889 A.D.-910 A.D.) The temple faces east and is enclosed by a laterite wall with gates at the four cardinal directions. The temple consists of four small structures arranged north to south fronting three towers, also arranged north to south. The towers, or prasat sit on a platform. They are dedicated to Brahma (south tower), Shiva (central tower) and Vishnu (north tower)respectively. From Phnom Krom, one can get a panoramic view of the surrounding region, including the rural houses on stilts by the shore of the Tonle Sap, as well as the Tonle Sap lake in the horizon. The view is simply breathtaking.






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