Phu Lek
| Native Name | ພູເລັກ, ភូឡេក |
|---|---|
| BA# | L16129 |
| Size | Small |
| Condition | Tuol |
| Type | Temple |
| Location | |
| District | Champassak |
| Province | Champassak |
| Country | Laos |
| Coordinates | 14.84804, 105.59903 |
| History | |
| Founded | Late 6th - 7th Century |
| Art Style | Thala Borivat |
| Material | Brick |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Verification | GPS |
Phu Lek (ພູເລັກ - Pronounced: Poo Lek)
This site, located atop a low, forested hill southwest of Ban Huay Na is recorded as being the probable origin of the half lintel formerly housed at Wat Huay Na. The damaged lintel still clearly displays a Thala Borivat style and is now reportedly housed in the Champassak Provincial Museum. An archaeological dig at the site during the 90s uncovered vestiges of a large pre-Angkorian temple site including plinths, colonettes and pedestals in addition to the aforementioned lintel. [1]
The location itself shows a partial square area - possible enclosing wall - formed by 3 straight lines of vegetation, (some 100m on each side) with a densely wooded area to the east representing a possible reservoir.
A slightly remote, but interesting, site that deserves further investigation.
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- ↑ Fouilles sur le site de Vat Phou Champassak. Santoni, Souksavatdy 1996