Wat Ek Phnom

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Wat Ek Phnom is an 11th-century Angkorian temple ruin in northwestern Cambodia, known for its partially collapsed sandstone structures and serene rural setting near Battambang.

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instanceOf Angkorian temple
Buddhist temple site
accessFrom Battambang by road
architecturalStyle Khmer architecture NERFINISHED
attracts domestic tourists
international tourists
condition partially collapsed
constructionCentury 11th century
country Cambodia NERFINISHED
dedicatedTo Hindu deities
distanceFromBattambang approximately 11 km
era Khmer Empire NERFINISHED
hasCulturalSignificance example of provincial Angkorian temple
local worship site
hasFeature bas-relief carvings
collapsed galleries
fallen blocks of sandstone
lintel carvings
pediment carvings
hasLayout temple-mountain style layout
hasOrientation east-facing
hasStatus temple ruin
hasStructure central sanctuary
enclosing wall
gopura
moat (largely dry)
heritage Angkorian period
locatedIn Battambang Province NERFINISHED
locatedNear Battambang city NERFINISHED
Sangkae River NERFINISHED
material sandstone
nearbyCity Battambang NERFINISHED
nearbyStructure large seated Buddha statue
modern Buddhist pagoda
partOf Khmer archaeological heritage
region northwestern Cambodia
religion Buddhism (later)
Hinduism (original)
setting rural
surroundedBy rice fields
villages
tourismType cultural tourism site
religious tourism site
usedFor local religious ceremonies
pilgrimage
visitedFor historical interest
photography
rural scenery

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Battambang nearbyAttraction Wat Ek Phnom