Prasat Preăh Pithu
Prasat Preăh Pithu is an archaeological site in Nokor Thum, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap. Prasat Preăh Pithu is situated nearby to Prasat Suor Prat, as well as near Phimeanakas.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Angkor Thom and Prasat Suor Prat.
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 1 km south of Prasat Preăh Pithu.
Prasat Suor Prat
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Prasat Suor Prat is a series of twelve towers spanning north to south lining the eastern side of a royal square in Angkor Thom, near the town of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Prasat Suor Prat is situated 310 metres south of Prasat Preăh Pithu.
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 620 metres southwest of Prasat Preăh Pithu.
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.
Prasat Preăh Pithu
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Prasat Preah Pithu”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Nokor Thum, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.44871° or 13° 26′ 55″ northLongitude
103.86104° or 103° 51′ 40″ eastElevation
40 metres (131 feet)Open location code
7P55CVX6+FCGeoNames ID
11559318
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In Other Languages
“Prasat Preăh Pithu” goes by many names.
- Khmer: “Prasat Preăh Pithu”
- Khmer: “ប្រាសាទ ព្រះពិធូ”
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