Inscription Reveals “Phnom Krom,” the Original Name of a 1,100-Year-Old Hilltop Temple

Phnom Krom Temple stands on a natural hill near the Tonle Sap Lake, where ancient inscriptions reveal its original name as “Phnom Krom.” Built over a millennium ago during the early Angkorian period, the temple reflects both sacred symbolism and the Khmer mastery of landscape planning. Its elevated location represents spiritual belief, royal authority, and harmony between humans and nature.