Prasat Leak Neang

Temple in Siem Reap

Prasat Leak Neang
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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.

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Address: Prasat Leak Neang, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

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