Phnom Dei

Phnom Dei
ឃុំភ្នំដី

View of Phnom Dei
Highest point
Elevation 272 m (892 ft)
Coordinates 13°35′45″N 103°59′1″E / 13.59583°N 103.98361°E / 13.59583; 103.98361Coordinates: 13°35′45″N 103°59′1″E / 13.59583°N 103.98361°E / 13.59583; 103.98361[1]
Geography
Phnom Dei

Location of Phnom Kong Rei in Cambodia

Location Phnom Srok District,
Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Geology
Mountain type Sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route Drive to Banteay Srei, then hike

Phnom Dei is a 272 m high hill close to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Location

Phnom Dei is located to the southwest of the Banteay Srei, one of the major Angkorian temples, and south of Phnom Kulen. It is part of the temple complex in Angkor, the area that was the capital of the Khmer Empire.

Angkorian temple

There is a temple on top of the hill that was built during the reign of King Yasovarman I (889-910 AD).[2]:65 [3]

Phnom Dei is only one of the hilltop temples built during King Yasovarman I's reign, the others being Phnom Bakheng, Phnom Bok and Phnom Krom.

References

  1. Google Earth
  2. Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN 9781842125847
  3. Angkor Guide

External links


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