Phnum Bakheng
Phnum Bakheng is a hill in Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap and has an elevation of 79 metres. Phnum Bakheng is situated nearby to the locality Phum Koŭk Dong, as well as near Phum Trâpeăng Séh Khang Cheung.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Angkor Archaeological Park and Phnom Bakheng.
Angkor Archaeological Park
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Angkor Archaeological Park, near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
Phnom Bakheng
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Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu temple in the form of a temple mountain in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built at the end of the 9th century, during the reign of King Yasovarman.
Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat is a Theravada Buddhist and the largest religious complex in the world. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares within the ancient capital of Angkor, it was constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu.
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.
Phnum Bakheng
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 79 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.42374° or 13° 25′ 26″ northLongitude
103.85615° or 103° 51′ 22″ eastElevation
79 metres (259 feet)Open location code
7P55CVF4+FFGeoNames ID
11559411
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In Other Languages
“Phnum Bakheng” goes by many names.
- Khmer: “Phnum Bakheng”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Phum Koŭk Dong and Phum Trâpeăng Séh Khang Cheung.
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Highlights include Prasat Baksei Cham Krong and Angkor.
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