Dei Khmau Temple (ប្រាសាទដីខ្មៅ)

Dei Khmau Temple (ប្រាសាទដីខ្មៅ) is one of the lesser-known shrines within the area of ancient capital of Chok Gargyar (ឆោកគគ្យរ៌) or known as Koh Ker complex presently, a significant archaeological site in northern Cambodia (Preah Vihear Province) that briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century, during the reign of Jayavarman IV. However, due to its structure, this temple is believed to build in 12^th century, during Jayavarman VII in Bayon style and dedication to Buddhism. It is suspected to be one of King Jayavarman VII’s hospital chapels or Arogyasala’s.

It is about 8 kilometers south of Prasat Prang (Koh Ker). It was built from laterite stone with a single tower that link by mandapa, in cross form shape, and enclose by laterite ramparts, about 30 meter long by 55 meter wide. There is a central shrine that link by mandapa, but they are fallen down.

The temple has a laterite tower facing east via a balcony and a gallery with sandstone colonette, surrounding by the laterite rampart with a laterite gate to the east and a false gate on the south. There is a pond stretching from east to west.

Currently, the towers and portions of the bulwarks are destroyed. There are many trees growing around the temple. The temple is located at Srayarng Tboung village, Srayarng commune, Kulen district of Preah Vihear province.

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