Prasat Kravan
Temple Small Angkor temple with rare brick bas-reliefs
Small brick temple within the Angkor area, Prasat Kravan preserves 10th-century brick towers and bas-reliefs; visited by those exploring Angkor’s quieter monuments.
Prasat Kravan is a compact 10th-century temple complex in the Angkor area near Siem Reap, Cambodia, notable for its brick construction and carved reliefs. The complex sits close to other mid-period Angkor monuments and is part of the Angkor archaeological zone.
The principal visual feature is a row of five brick towers set on a single platform, each housing a sanctuary and carved decorative elements in sandstone. The site is comparatively small and is usually visited as part of a circuit of nearby temples.
Built in the 10th century during the Angkorian era, the complex reflects the brick-and-sandstone building techniques of that period and includes devotional carvings that illustrate contemporary religious iconography. It has been conserved and examined by archaeologists and heritage managers working in the Angkor area.
The temple is located a short distance east of the Phnom Bakheng hill and is within the greater Siem Reap/Angkor archaeological region in northwestern Cambodia.
- Construction and art: Composed primarily of brick, the complex features five towers on a single raised terrace and contains carved sandstone bas-reliefs from the 10th century.
How to Get to Prasat Kravan #
Prasat Kravan is within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a short drive from central Siem Reap (about 10-15 minutes). Most visitors reach the temple by tuk-tuk or bicycle as part of a circuit of nearby Angkor monuments; include it on the Small Circuit itinerary.
Tips for Visiting Prasat Kravan #
- Prasat Kravan is less crowded early in the morning-visit between Angkor Wat and mid-morning to avoid peak flows at Ta Prohm and Bayon.
- Look closely at the five brick towers' bas-reliefs-fragments of Vishnu and Lakshmi remain and the bricks are unusually well arranged.
- Bring a magnifying lens or a good camera to appreciate the surviving lintel carvings embedded in the later walls.
Best Time to Visit Prasat Kravan #
Cool dry season (Nov-Feb) is most comfortable; early mornings year-round avoid heat and crowds.
Weather & Climate near Prasat Kravan #
Prasat Kravan's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1342 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
