Phnom Bok

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Phnom Bok is a hilltop prasat (temple) near Siem Reap, Cambodia, built during the reign of King Yasovarman I (889–910 AD) and forming part of a trio of sacred hill-temples associated with the founding of Yasodharapura. Today it is visited as a historic Angkor-era site offering views over the surrounding plain.

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Phnom Bok is a hill with a small prasat (Hindu/Buddhist hilltop temple) attributed to the reign of King Yasovarman I (889–910 AD). It is one of a set of hill-temples built in that period—commonly referred to as a 'trilogy of mountains'—which includes Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Krom and formed part of the ritual and urban landscape after the founding of Yasodharapura. The temple sits atop the hill and is reached by a moderate ascent; modern travel guides note shade from frangipani trees and panoramic views of the surrounding paddy plain. Contemporary travel and itinerary sources describe Phnom Bok as a lesser-visited Angkor viewpoint accessible from nearby temples such as Banteay Samre and integrated into cycling and driving routes around the park.

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