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Wat Ek Phnom

Peam Aek, Cambodia · built 1100

Wat Ek Phnom is an Angkorian temple located on the left side of the Sangkae River at the small creek of Prek Daun Taev northwest the Peam Aek spot approximately 9 km north of the city of Battambang in north western Cambodia. It is a Hindu temple built in the 11th century under the rule of King Suryavarman I. Although partly collapsed and looted it is famous for its well-carved lintels and pediments.

Hindu temple data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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