i know this temple is in Cambodia, but the only way to see it before the area was closed, was through the National Park in Thailand. I stayed in Kantharalak which is in Si Saket province. Next day took a săwngthăew to Phum Saron which is 10km from the temple, where i picked up a motorcyle taxi to Prasat Khao Wihan National Park
Pha Mo I Daeng cliff face, oldest bas reliefs in Thailand, Koh Ker period AD 921-45
Pha Mo I Daeng
paid a 'toll fee' to wander around in cambodia while looking at the temple
another awfully steep climb to the top
nice view from the mid section
half way point
Nearly there, another section
The top. as you may well know, the Khmer Rouge occupied this temple even in the mid 90's.
you can find anything at these stalls. animal skin, claws, bone, banknotes and dirty movies
The edge of the cliff
The Khmer Rouge destroyed most of the temple, so this really needs building again. thank god it never blown to bits
some things are still intact
back of the Temple, cliff face
Breathtaking!!
i have no idea what this purpose is.
i ask the cambodian man for his picture, but wasnt sure if i was meant to place a stick in the gap and give a donation