Wat Tang Tok/Preah Ang Sang Tuk

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  • Location: At Angkor Thom city on the eastern side of the Terrace of the Elephant
  • Duration of Visit: 10-15 minutes.

Wat Tang Tok/Preah Ang Sang Tuk: It’s a functioning monastery where the remnants of laterite shrines and a large reconstructed terrace that features a monumental Buddha statue. The terrace features ornately capped double sema demarcating the sacred area.

To the west of the recently reconstructed terrace, are two ancient laterite constructions, one being the remains of a square construction open to the east with stairs, while the other is an octagonal-shaped construction that has recently been partly restored by appearances.

A sandstone dharmacakra was also found here as seen in the historical images further below. In early French maps, the site was referred to as Terrace No. 2 and is one of the many Buddhist Terraces found in Angkor Thom

Wat Tang Tok/Preah Ang Sang Tuk Layout Plan

Wat Tang Tok Layout temple - Cambodia Attractions

Gallery of Wat Tang Tok/Preah Ang Sang Tuk

Historical Images of Wat Tang Tok/Preah Ang Sang Tuk

Historical Images of Wat Tang Tok - Cambodia Attractions

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