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Prasat Neang Khmau

Date of Construction:
10th or 11th century C.E.
Religious Affiliation:
Hindu (Shiva)
Patron or King:
Jayavarman IV
Artistic/Archeo. Style:
 
Location:
Takeo Province, just off Route #2
Duration of Visit:
15 minutes
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Located in Takeo province, south of Phnom Penh. See the Nearby Phnom Penh Map.

Standing next to an active pagoda, Prasat Neang Khmau consists of two deteriorating brick prasats (towers) built in the Angkorian-era in the 10th century A.D. under King Jayavarman IV. There was probably at least one more and perhaps as many as three more ancient prasats where the modern pagoda now sits. Prasat Neang Khmau was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple complex is named after Neang Khmau, ‘Black Lady’, a modern-era statue located in front of the temples.

Bus: Located just 3 km from Phnom Chisor. Buses depart for Takeo City every hour from the Phnom Penh Sorya Transport bus station. Get off at at the 51km road marker. The temples are on a small hill right next to the road.

 

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