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Angkor Borei District

Historical Site

On the Mekong's lower plains, Angkor Borei contains archaeological ruins from early Khmer polities and a small museum; visitors come for field excavations, local museums, and riverside ruins that predate Angkorian kingship.

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Address: Angkor Borei District, Takéo Province region, Cambodia
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About Angkor Borei District

Angkor Borei is an archaeological site and modern district in southern Cambodia, in Takeo Province, located on the low-lying plain beside the Bassac River. It preserves visible earthworks and structural remains from an early historic urban settlement.

The site contains earthen embankments, moated enclosures and scattered brick mounds that archaeologists associate with the early state-level societies of the region, commonly referred to in historical sources as Funan and later Chenla. Material and structural evidence at the site dates primarily to the 1st through 7th centuries CE.

Archaeological investigation has been undertaken by Cambodian and international teams, documenting settlement patterns, waterways and artifacts that illustrate Angkor Borei’s role in regional trade and riverine networks. The site sits in the Mekong Delta landscape about 60 kilometres south of Phnom Penh and is part of a wider cluster of pre-Angkorian sites in the area.

  • Early historic dating: Archaeological materials and earthworks at the site date mainly to the early historic period of Southeast Asia, roughly the 1st to 7th centuries CE, associated with the polity often called Funan.
  • Location relative to Phnom Penh: Located beside the Bassac River system in southern Cambodia, the site lies roughly 60 kilometres south of Phnom Penh and forms part of the southern Mekong Delta archaeological landscape.

What to See#

  • Earthen embankments and moats: Visible earthen embankments and moated enclosures that mark the limits of the ancient settlement and are a primary focus for surface study and archaeological survey.
  • Brick mounds and ruins: Scattered brick mounds and ruined structural remains that represent former religious and domestic buildings dating to the pre-Angkorian period.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Angkor Borei District

Dry season is the simplest time to visit for site access; wet season creates rich landscapes but can impede travel to remote ruins.

Dry season
Nov-Apr · 24-35°C (75-95°F)
Easier travel, less humidity for archaeological visits.
Wet season
May-Oct · 24-33°C (75-91°F)
Lush countryside and lower visitor numbers, but roads can be difficult.

Weather & Climate near Angkor Borei District

Climate

Angkor Borei District's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1296 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 30° 26° 9 mm partly cloudy 65% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
February Ideal 23° - 31° 27° 6 mm some cloud 57% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 24° - 32° 30° 33 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 25° - 34° 32° 86 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 34° 156 mm overcast 75% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 25° - 32° 34° 125 mm overcast 83% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
July Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 127 mm overcast 85% 1.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.6h
August Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 129 mm overcast 87% 1.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h
September Acceptable 25° - 31° 32° 199 mm overcast 87% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Good 25° - 30° 32° 250 mm overcast 87% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
November Very Good 24° - 30° 30° 140 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
December Excellent 23° - 29° 26° 36 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Angkor Borei District

Angkor Borei is near the town of Takeo and is accessible by road from Phnom Penh (about 1.5-2 hours drive). Local transport and guided tours can arrange visits to specific archaeological sites in the district.

Tips for Visiting Angkor Borei District

  • Combine archaeological visits with local Khmer museums in Takeo and Phnom Penh to understand Funan-era context.
  • Remote site conditions vary-bring mosquito protection and a local guide who knows access routes and seasonal road conditions.