Date: Built early ninth century (802)
Religion: Hinduism
King: Jayavarman II (802-850)
Posthumous name: Paramasvara
Kulen Mountain is an interesting place which located in Svay Leu and Varin districts, about some 53 kilometers from Siem Reap and about 25 kilometers from Banteay Srei Temple. Phnom Kulen, original called Mount. Mahendraparvata is the holy mountain where, when king Jayavarman II (802-850) proclaimed independence from the Java ruler in 802, giving birth to modern-day Cambodia. Soon after the holy religious God-Ceremony, the king Jayavarman II moved his capital from Kulen to Hari-Haralaya, known today as Rolous where it was to remain for almost a century before moving it to the Angkor Area.
Rather than a hill range, Phnom Kulen is an isolated chain of small mountain plateau of moderate height lying south of the Dongrek Mountain. The range stretches for about 40 km in a WNW - ESE direction and is located some 48 km north of Siem Reap.
Its highest point is 487 m and its height is quite regular, averaging 400 m all along the range.
Geologically Phnom Kulen is formed of sandstone. It was important as a quarry in Angkorian times, the major quarries being located in the southeastern angle of the massif.
The Phnom Kulen mountain range is located 30 km northwards from Angkor Wat. Its name
means "mountain of the lychee" There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range.
Attraction:
Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage.
It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D.
The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters which hold special significance to Hindus. Just 5 cm under the water's surface, over 1000 small carvings are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given that Jayavarman II chose to bathe in the river, and had the river diverted so that the stone bed could be carved. Carvings include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu laying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from his navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a waterfall and a pool.
Near these mountains is Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha, the countries largest.
The Samré tribe was formerly living at the edge of Phnom Kulen, quarrying sandstone and transporting it to the royal sites.
The Khmer Rouge used the location as a final stronghold as their regime came to an end in 1979.
Chup Preah is a stream flowing into the mountain’s valley. Ku Len Mountain has two waterfalls. The first is between four and five metres high with a diameter of 20 to 25 metres. The second waterfall is 15 to 20 metres high and has a diameter of 10 to 15 metres. These sizes apply to the dry and rainy seasons.
Preah Ang Thom houses a large statue of Buddha. It was built in the 16th century and is eight metres high. Preah Ang Thom is the sacred and worshipping god for Ku Len Mountain. There are also two large Cham Pa trees nearby. Besides Preah Ang Thom, Chhok Ruot, footprints of Preah Bat Choan Tuk, Peung Chhok, Peung Ey So and Peung Ey Sey, can also be seen.
The Linga is along the river of Siem Reap and has a lot of figures of Yoni and Linga spreading out at the bottom of the river.
The Terrace of Sdach Kum Ling has a small brick-built ruined temple in its centre. It was covered by lava for hundreds of years.
There is a sanctuary in the area, Phnom Kulen National Park, straddling the districts of Svay Len and Va Rin. Its purpose is recreational and scientific in order to preserve the natural scenic features of Phnom Kulen Mountain, like some famous waterfalls.
There are more than 20 minor temples are found around the plateau, including hundreds of Shiva-Lingas stand in the Siem Reap river-bed rock carvings include in numerable scores of Yonis and Lingas that sit on the bottom of a stream from which water flows all year round . Water-Fall: is an attractive spot so as to cool off after explorations. It has two levels; the first level is 4-6 meters high and 10-15 meters wide, depending on whether it is the dry or rainy season. The second level is 15-20 meters high and 6-8 meters wide, depending on the season. Near the top of the water fall is a jungle. Clad temple known as Prasat Kraol Romeas temple, dating from the 9th AD.
Srah Damrey or Elephant Pond: is a collection of giant stone animals or guardians of Kulen Mountain. Terrace of Leper King or Preah Learn Sdech Kumlung: is a smooth, volcanic terrace. Based on the rocks they were found, scientists believe the site might have been a volcano millions of years ago.
Religion: Hinduism
King: Jayavarman II (802-850)
Posthumous name: Paramasvara
Kulen Mountain is an interesting place which located in Svay Leu and Varin districts, about some 53 kilometers from Siem Reap and about 25 kilometers from Banteay Srei Temple. Phnom Kulen, original called Mount. Mahendraparvata is the holy mountain where, when king Jayavarman II (802-850) proclaimed independence from the Java ruler in 802, giving birth to modern-day Cambodia. Soon after the holy religious God-Ceremony, the king Jayavarman II moved his capital from Kulen to Hari-Haralaya, known today as Rolous where it was to remain for almost a century before moving it to the Angkor Area.
Rather than a hill range, Phnom Kulen is an isolated chain of small mountain plateau of moderate height lying south of the Dongrek Mountain. The range stretches for about 40 km in a WNW - ESE direction and is located some 48 km north of Siem Reap.
Its highest point is 487 m and its height is quite regular, averaging 400 m all along the range.
Geologically Phnom Kulen is formed of sandstone. It was important as a quarry in Angkorian times, the major quarries being located in the southeastern angle of the massif.
The Phnom Kulen mountain range is located 30 km northwards from Angkor Wat. Its name
means "mountain of the lychee" There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range.
Attraction:
Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage.
It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D.
The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters which hold special significance to Hindus. Just 5 cm under the water's surface, over 1000 small carvings are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given that Jayavarman II chose to bathe in the river, and had the river diverted so that the stone bed could be carved. Carvings include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu laying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from his navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a waterfall and a pool.
Near these mountains is Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha, the countries largest.
The Samré tribe was formerly living at the edge of Phnom Kulen, quarrying sandstone and transporting it to the royal sites.
The Khmer Rouge used the location as a final stronghold as their regime came to an end in 1979.
Chup Preah is a stream flowing into the mountain’s valley. Ku Len Mountain has two waterfalls. The first is between four and five metres high with a diameter of 20 to 25 metres. The second waterfall is 15 to 20 metres high and has a diameter of 10 to 15 metres. These sizes apply to the dry and rainy seasons.
Preah Ang Thom houses a large statue of Buddha. It was built in the 16th century and is eight metres high. Preah Ang Thom is the sacred and worshipping god for Ku Len Mountain. There are also two large Cham Pa trees nearby. Besides Preah Ang Thom, Chhok Ruot, footprints of Preah Bat Choan Tuk, Peung Chhok, Peung Ey So and Peung Ey Sey, can also be seen.
The Linga is along the river of Siem Reap and has a lot of figures of Yoni and Linga spreading out at the bottom of the river.
The Terrace of Sdach Kum Ling has a small brick-built ruined temple in its centre. It was covered by lava for hundreds of years.
There is a sanctuary in the area, Phnom Kulen National Park, straddling the districts of Svay Len and Va Rin. Its purpose is recreational and scientific in order to preserve the natural scenic features of Phnom Kulen Mountain, like some famous waterfalls.
Srah Damrey or Elephant Pond: is a collection of giant stone animals or guardians of Kulen Mountain. Terrace of Leper King or Preah Learn Sdech Kumlung: is a smooth, volcanic terrace. Based on the rocks they were found, scientists believe the site might have been a volcano millions of years ago.
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