Angkor temples found

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The Ministry of Environment is exploring two ancient temples likely constructed during the early Angkor era in Ratanakkiri province. Lim Vanchan, the Ministry of Environment’s information, education and dissemination office deputy director, said the ministry recently explored the ancient sites, which include the Ou Preah and Yak Nang temples.

 

Ou Preah temple, located in the Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary, could have been built in the 10th or 11th century, he said. Constructed with laterite and brick pieces, facing east, it is located on the west bank of Srepok River.

 

“We found two broken pedestals, each one with two holes on each side to set a statue. We also found jar fragments,” Mr Vanchan said. “According to ethnic minorities in the area, wine jars were richly valued items in the past, which were exchanged against cattle when a family member died.” “They then buried the body, placed the jar above its head, and planted a tree.”

 

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