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| Phnom Da, Takeo is one of the ancient historical places in Cambodia. Earlier it was the old capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork of Kouk Thlork commune situated at Angkor Borey district in Takeo region. Phnom Da, Takeo is about 102 km away from Phnom Penh. It is about 24 km away from the town of Takeo. Phnom Da in Takeo is one of the popular tourist attractions in Takeo. |
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| Phnom Da, Takeo is a temple which was constructed on a small mountain. It was built in the 6th century by the King Rut Trak Varman. A French historian, Mi Bri No said that the temple is made of laterite stone. Phnom Da, Takeo is not enclosed by any wall and faces northwards. |
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| Phnom Da Temple is square in plan, each side measured 12m and 18m high. The base is of sandstone and the walls are of laterite. It’s a single tower temple, however, the peak of tower has been destroyed during the war. |
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| We climb to top of mountain to the temple through two stages of stair. Along the way there are five man-made caves, they were probably used as shelters for meditating hermits or for installing Shiva lingam to worship. |
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