Phum Barai
Phum Barai is a locality in Tuek Vil, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap. Phum Barai is situated nearby to the locality Phum Koŭk Thmei, as well as near Kouk Beng.Places of Interest
Highlights include Angkor Thom and Baphuon temple.
Angkor Thom
Archaeological site
Angkor Thom, alternatively Nokor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. Angkor Thom is situated 2½ km east of Phum Barai.
Baphuon temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, CC BY 2.0.
The Baphuon is a Buddhist temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain", the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. Baphuon temple is situated 2½ km east of Phum Barai.
Phimeanakas
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Phimeanakas or Vimeanakas at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman, then completed by Suryavarman I in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple. Phimeanakas is situated 2½ km northeast of Phum Barai.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
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The town of Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, is the primary access point for the Angkor Archaeological Park, just north of the city. It is quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples.
Phum Barai
- Type: Locality
- Location: Tuek Vil, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.43662° or 13° 26′ 12″ northLongitude
103.83435° or 103° 50′ 4″ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
7P55CRPM+JPGeoNames ID
11559315
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In Other Languages
“Phum Barai” goes by many names.
- Khmer: “Phum Barai”
- Khmer: “ភូមិ បារាយណ៍”
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