Pre Rup, Hindu temple mountain in Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Pre Rup is a three-tiered pyramid temple with five towers built from grey sandstone, rising about 12 meters above its central platform. The structure displays carefully arranged stone blocks stacked in layers, creating distinct levels accessible by steep stairways.
The temple was built in the 10th century under King Rajendravarman II as a royal shrine and played a central role in Angkor's redevelopment. Its construction marked a period of cultural and architectural renewal in Khmer civilization.
The temple's name refers to traditional funeral rites that held deep meaning in Hindu-Khmer society. Its towers and layout reflected religious hierarchy and royal power, visibly expressing the spiritual and political order of the kingdom.
You reach this temple through the southeast entrance of Angkor Park with a valid Temple Pass and can explore it as part of the grand circuit route. The steep stairs require sturdy footwear and caution, especially during wet weather.
The grey sandstone and laterite construction materials shift in color during sunrise and sunset, taking on reddish hues. This is one of the few views in Angkor where changing light transforms how the place appears.
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