Phnom Dei (Khmer: ភ្នំដី [pʰnom ɗəj]) is a 272 m high hill close to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Phnom Dei | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
Coordinates | 13°35′45″N 103°59′1″E / 13.59583°N 103.98361°E[1] |
Naming | |
Native name | ភ្នំដី |
Geography | |
Location | Siem Reap Province, Cambodia |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Sandstone |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Drive to Banteay Srei, then hike |
Location
editPhnom Dei is located to the southeast of the Banteay Srei, one of the major Angkorian temples, and south of Phnom Kulen. It is part of the temple complex in Angkor, the area that was the capital of the Khmer Empire.
Angkorian temple
editThere is a temple on top of the hill that was built during the reign of King Yasovarman I (889-910 AD).[2]: 65 [3]
Phnom Dei is only one of the hilltop temples built during King Yasovarman I's reign, the others being Phnom Bakheng, Phnom Bok and Phnom Krom.
References
edit- ^ Google Earth
- ^ Higham, C., 2001, The Civilization of Angkor, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN 9781842125847
- ^ Angkor Guide[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Mercury diagram
- Nick Ray, Cambodia