Prasat Leak Neang, Siem Reap

Buddhist Temple in Siem Reap

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Prasat Leak Neang is a small temple located opposite Pre Rup within Angkor Archaeological Park. According to an inscription, the temple dates back to 960 AD, during the reign of King Rajendravarman II (944-968 AD). This single-brick structure has a square base measuring 4.5 meters on each side and rises in three false levels, each adorned with false doors. The temple faces east, with inscriptions on the door frames listed under K.265, while additional false doors are present on the other sides of the building.

The only remaining decorative feature is the lintel above the eastern entrance, which depicts Indra on Airavata. On the northern side, above the false door, traces of a decorated arch and pediment can be seen.

Inscriptions

K.265 - door jambs (both sides) - 25 + 13 lines in Khmer. According to George Coedes, the south doorframe inscription provides the date 960 AD and mentions a royal decree, including land donations to five temples and communities: Indresvara (Bakong), Vnam Kantal (Bakheng), Paramesvara (Preah Ko), and two corporations, those of the khmap “cutters” and the añcen, who were to distribute the property. On the north side, another ordinance is noted, though it lacks a readable date but is attributed to the same era. Coedes suggested this site might share some characteristics with Vrah Thkval. For more details, refer to Inscriptions du Cambodge IV, p. 102.

What Other Travellers Say...

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4.4 (27)

Prasat Leak Neang is a small, solitary temple with a single tower set in a clearing amid rice paddies and jungle north of the road near Pre Rup; it's quiet and often free of other visitors, reached by a narrow, sometimes rudimentary path suitable for walking, mountain bike, or motorbike (not for cars or tuk‑tuks), and makes a short detour on the grand circuit if you have time but can be skipped if you prefer larger sites.

Gu ar Caya

2 years ago

"This small temple consists of a single tower in a small clearing, surrounded by jungle and rice paddies. It isn't the most impressive in terms ofsize, scale, or architecture, but it is very beautiful in its simplicity. You will likely have the temple all to yourself if you visit. It is really close to Pre Rup, just a short distance down the road that leads away from most of the temples and towards Banteay Samre and Phnom Bok. It is on the North side of the road and the pathway there is really easy to miss. The path leading to this temple isn't large enough for a car or tuk tuk, but is definitely enough for a mountain bike and a motorbike. The path is rudimentary at best, so it can be a bit of a chore getting here in rainy season, but frankly it's such a short distance from the road that you could leave your bike along the side of the road and walk here. I wouldn't say that this is a must-see temple by any means, but you can check it out while doing the grand circuit by taking a 10 minute detour between seeing East Mebon and Pre Rup. Probably worth seeing..."

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Lyda Hak

7 years ago

"It's very close to Pre Rup temple as you can easily walk across the road. If you come by car park along the road n walk to this quiet temple. It'svery similar to many other temples located outside of Siem Reap as it has only one tower with no fence or whatsoever to mark the borderline between the temple n villagers' houses. If you have limited time, skipping this temple is a better choice to focus on bigger temples in the circle...."

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ChhingChang Waterfall

2 months ago

"A small beautiful ancient temple."

The Prasat Leak Neang appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Siem Reap!

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