Wat Prei Veng (Phnom Penh)
| Native Name | វត្តព្រៃវែង |
|---|---|
| Alternative name | Svay Chno, Neak Ta Bon, Wat Prey Veng |
| BA# | C1205015 |
| CISARK# | 1704, 1382, 1351 |
| IK# | 80, 80.02 |
| K Inscription | K.80, K.1028, K.1029 |
| Inscr. Location | In Situ |
| Size | Medium |
| Condition | Tuol |
| Type | Temple |
| Location | |
| Village | Prei Veng Khang Lech |
| Commune | Prei Veng |
| District | Dangkao |
| Province | Reachtheani Phnom Penh |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 11.46209, 104.83411 |
| History | |
| Founded | 7th Century |
| Builder | (?) |
| Material | Laterite, Sandstone |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Deity | Shiva, Harihara |
Wat Prei Veng (វត្តព្រៃវែង - Pronounced: What Prey Veng)
Active Buddhist monastery housing a diverse collection of artefacts reportedly originating from several different tuol sites located in the vicinity.
Artefacts include a well-preserved head of Harihara in sandstone, a linga plinth in excellent condition and assorted sandstone and laterite blocks. Other important relics include a damaged Baphuon-period lintel and 3 inscriptions, K.80, K.1028 and K.1029. The former is dated to the late 6th century and the other 2 to 614 and the late 6th - early 7th century.
To the far east corner of the wat, is a small neak ta shrine by the name of Neak Ta Bon which houses a few artefacts.
The evidence then covers a wide time frame from a probably Bhavavarman I period through Isanavarman I, Bhavavarman II to late Jayavarman I and point to a range of nearby temple sites from the late 6th to early 8th centuries. Clearly an important Chenla-period site. Due to recent development in the area, it is highly unlikely any of the original toul sites are still visible.
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