Prasat Suor Prat, Archaeological site near Victory Gate, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Prasat Suor Prat is an archaeological site near Victory Gate featuring twelve square towers arranged in two parallel rows. The structures were built with laterite and sandstone in a carefully planned layout.
King Jayavarman VII commissioned these towers in the late 12th century as part of the extensive Angkor complex. They were built during a period of major construction activity that shaped the kingdom.
The towers served as places where people in dispute would stay until one admitted fault, reflecting how justice worked in the kingdom. This practice shows how the site was woven into daily legal life.
The site is accessible to visitors with a valid Angkor Park pass and can be visited from sunrise to sunset. Early morning or late afternoon visits offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring.
Each tower contains a two-story interior with cylindrical vaults and distinctive windows featuring baluster railings on three sides. These architectural details are rarely seen in other structures throughout Angkor.
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