Kbal Spean, Archaeological site and riverbed carvings in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
The sandstone riverbed stretches for 150 meters along the Stung Kbal Spean River, featuring numerous Hindu deity carvings and religious symbols.
French ethnologist Jean Boulbet rediscovered this 11th-century site in 1969, but visits ceased during the Cambodian Civil War until 1989.
Stone carvings depict Hindu deities including Vishnu reclining on Ananta serpent, along with representations of Brahma, Lakshmi, and numerous lingas.
Visitors need to complete a 1500-meter uphill trek through forest paths and rocky terrain to reach the main archaeological site.
Water flows over thousands of carved lingas in the riverbed, creating a natural sanctification process according to Hindu religious beliefs.
Location: Siem Reap Municipality
GPS coordinates: 13.68744,104.01508
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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