Natural Place at Ek Phnum Temple.
Ek Phnum Temple is a cultural and natural tourist destination featuring an ancient temple called Ek Phnum. It is located in Ta Kom Village, Peam Ek Commune, Ek Phnum District, Battambang Province, about 7 km off Provincial Road P156 at Thkov Village, Kdol Don Teav Commune, Ek Phnum District, Battambang Province, and 12.29 km from Battambang town.
Ek Phnum Temple was built in the 11th century, in the year 1027, during the reign of King Suryavarman I (1002–1050) in the Angkorian period, as a dedication to the deities of the Brahmanical faith. This ancient temple has a courtyard of approximately 30 meters and is surrounded by walls: 25 meters from east to west and 49 meters from south to north. The temple is quadrangular in shape, faces east, and was constructed of laterite stone.
It was built on a single mound with two levels, with walls encircling the main structure of the temple and towers made of sandstone, and it is surrounded by a water enclosure (moat). The temple grounds are planted with many Bodhi trees, creating a cool, shady canopy and a fresh breeze.
To the south of the temple there remains a water enclosure that has now become a pond used regularly by the resident monks. The site also offers a variety of tasty foods sold on the premises, making it a pleasant recreational spot for a peaceful day off.
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