Siem Reap Province

Ancient Khmer ruins in Siem Reap Province

This collection showcases the architectural legacy of the Khmer Empire within the Angkor Archaeological Park and its surrounding hills. It features the 12th-century Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, alongside the expansive walled city of Angkor Thom. The selection highlights diverse structural styles, from the intricate pink sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei to the jungle-entwined masonry of Ta Prohm and Ta Som. Beyond the main complex, sites like the hilltop Phnom Krom and the riverbed carvings of Kbal Spean offer insight into the empire's religious engineering and artistic reach.

Ancient Khmer Ruins — Map

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Angkor Wat

This iconic temple complex is an absolute must-see. Being the largest religious monument in the world, it is a wonderful showcase of…

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Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm is a place of peace and quiet contemplation, which contrasts with the reason why it’s so popular.

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Preah Khan

Although left mainly unrestored, this temple is still very charming. Some of the vegetation had to be removed in order to make the temple…

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Pre Rup

One of the lesser known temples in the complex, which lets you enjoy its beauty in more privacy.

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Banteay Srei Temple

Banteay Srei is a 10th century CE Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and Parvati.

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Banteay Samré Temple

Although it's located a little away from all of the Angkor Wat temples, this well-restored temple does not deserve to be missed.

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Angkor Thom

Formerly the capital city of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom is now a quite popular attraction in Siem Reap.

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Phnom Bakheng

Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu temple in the form of a temple mountain in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

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Phnom Krom Temple

The top of the hill is a site for a Hindu temple. The wonderful view and beautiful temple are worth the visit.

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Kbal Spean

Kbal Spean is an Angkorian-era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Banteay Srei…

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Thommanon

Thommanon is one of a pair of Hindu temples built during the reign of Suryavarman II at Angkor, Cambodia.: 119 This small and elegant…

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Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei, also known as "Citadel of Monks' cells", is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.

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East Mebon

The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an…

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Ta Keo

The temple is not finished, but it's nonetheless a majestic sight because of its size.

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Ta Som

Built for King Jayavarman VII, Ta Som temple keeps its charm, since it hasn’t been restored and there are trees growing amongst its ruins.

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Kravan Temple

Prasat Kravan is a small 10th-century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers on a common terrace, at Angkor, Cambodia, south of the…

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Preah Pithu

A group of five temples left in their original state. They get rarely crowded and are perfect for exploring on your own.

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Ta Prohm Kel

Ta Prohm Kel or Prohm Kel is a small ruined sandstone monument in Angkor archaeological park, Siem Reap province, Cambodia.

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