Banteay Kdei temple
Banteay Kdei is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom. Built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries, it is a Buddhist temple in the Bayon style, similar in plan to Ta Prohm and Preah Khan.
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Ta Som temple
End of 12th century, Jayavarman VII. Buddhist
To the east of the Preak Khan baray and almost on its central axis. Typical of the later period of the Bayon style with three enclosures similar to those at Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei. The various buildings which still stand are in an advanced state of ruin.
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Pre Rup temple
961AD, Rajendravarman II Hindu (Shiva)
On the same north south axis as the Easten Mebon which it follows by only 9 year. Similar in style and composition, though much grander. Again built almost entirely in laterite and brick but with the main architectural elements in sandstone. The lintels are would have been adorned with stucco moulding.Probably central to the second capital which developed following its return from Koh Ker to where it moved between 921 and 944. It is thought that the royal palace was situated close by.
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Koh Ker temple
Date : 10th century Religion :Hindu.
Reign: Jajavarman IV Visit :1hour
Also the north east 70km from town but closer to Angkor is Koh ker, the sit of the old capital of Jayavarman IV the main ruin there are 5 tiers 35m high its surrounding land was irrigated by Baray similar to, but smaller then the ones at Angkor at the 10th century for dedicated to Siva.This temple also poor roads through beautiful countryside, and back of visitor at the temple give the trip a real expendition feel. Graded dirt road with occasional flooding in the rainy season. Consider contacting a tour guide that specializes in this area.
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Preah Vihear temple is one of the most spectacular sights in Cambodia, Prasat Preah Vihear is set in a stunning location at the top of a 550metre (1500ft) cliff right on the Thai Border. Until October 2003 this site was extremely difficult to reach on the Cambodian Side
Preah Vihear achieved notoriety as it was the the stage for the final surrender of the Khmer Rouge in 1998. The area is still littered with land mines and shell holes.
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