Trapeang Phong Temple is a brick temple located just 3 km from Bakong Temple in Kok Srok village in Rolous commune, Prasat Bakong district (Siem Reap, Cambodia), according to Cambodianess .
The temple was built in the mid-9th century by King Jayavarman III and dedicated to Hinduism. Under the impact of weather conditions, age and people, this temple has gradually become very dilapidated.
Archaeologist Saray Kim Huol, head of ANA's Rolous sanctuary, emphasized the urgency of the restoration effort and said the team will start the restoration from the foundation up to the top of the temple.
The restoration project is divided into two phases, he said. The first phase focuses on repairing the western part of the temple, while the second phase will address the eastern, southern and southern parts. north".
Trapeang Phong is a single brick temple measuring 7x7 meters and 16 meters high. The temple has five towers, a library and a lake, with decorative elements including cross beams, stairs and door frames made of sandstone.
"Unfortunately, some of the bricks in the eastern part have disappeared, forcing our conservation team to act quickly and with great care to preserve this historic site," the archaeologist said.
Trapeang Phong Temple is one of the ancient temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park, which was included in the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1992.
Angkor Archaeological Park is 401 square kilometers wide, with 91 ancient temples built from the 9th to the 13th centuries. This ancient relic is considered Cambodia's most famous tourist destination, welcoming nearly 800,000 visitors. international tour in 2023.
