Prasat Ta Leng, Khmer temple in Dangrek Mountains, Thailand
Description
Prasat Ta Leng stands on a mountain pass in the Dangrek range, featuring red laterite construction with a south-facing main entrance and ornate gopura gateway.
History
Built during the early 12th century under Khmer King Udayadityavarman II, this Hindu temple originally served as a strategic point along the ancient Angkor-Phimai trade route.
Culture
The temple houses a sacred Shivling carved from natural bedrock within its mandapa chamber, representing Hindu devotion to Lord Shiva with Dvarapala guardian sculptures on exterior walls.
Practical
Visitors can access the site via a steep 40-45 degree ascent on foot or by vehicle, with military personnel monitoring entry due to its sensitive border location.
Did you know?
Unlike most Khmer temples that face east, Prasat Ta Leng unusually faces south and contains an ancient aqueduct system that channels sacred water from the shrine's bedrock.
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