Prasat Suor Prat

Prasat Suor Prat is a line of small towers located on the eastern edge of the Royal Square inside Angkor Thom in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap province, Cambodia. The group consists of a dozen compact stone towers built in the late 12th to early 13th century during the reign of Jayavarman VII.

The towers are constructed of laterite and sandstone and stand in a regular alignment that marks the eastern boundary of the royal ceremonial space; they sit immediately north of the Terrace of the Elephants. The towers are notable for their uniform spacing and paired design, forming a visible architectural rhythm along the square.

Historical records and modern scholarship link the constructions to the urban renewal under Jayavarman VII; their precise ceremonial function is debated but they are clearly part of the planned layout of Angkor Thom’s central precincts. Over time the towers have weathered and been conserved as part of the greater Angkor site.

The site lies within Angkor Thom in the Angkor Archaeological Park, north of the town of Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, and is visited as part of the main Angkor circuit.

• Number of towers: Consists of twelve towers built as part of the urban plan of Angkor Thom under King Jayavarman VII, all aligned along the eastern boundary of the Royal Square.
• Best time to visit: Best observed in the cooler morning or late-afternoon light when the low sun reveals masonry detail and reduces mid-day crowds in Angkor Thom.

What to See #

• Row of towers: A series of twelve small sandstone towers aligned along the eastern edge of the Royal Square, each built in a similar compact design dating to the late 12th century.
• Adjacent structures: The Terrace of the Elephants and the Royal Square lie immediately adjacent to the towers, forming part of the same ceremonial complex inside Angkor Thom.