Wat Ek Phnom
| Wat Ek Phnom | |
|---|---|
Wat Ek Phnom | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Province | Battambang |
| Location | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°09′46″N 103°11′18″E / 13.16278°N 103.18833°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Khmer (Khleang and Baphuon styles) |
| Creator | Suryavarman I |
| Completed | 1027 A.D. |
Wat Ek Phnom is an Angkorian temple located on the left side of the Sangkae River at the small creek of Prek Daun Taev northwest the Peam Aek spot approximately 9 km north of the city of Battambang in north western Cambodia. It is a Hindu temple built in the 11th century under the rule of King Suryavarman I. Although partly collapsed and looted it is famous for its well-carved lintels and pediments.