Kulen Mountain is an interesting place
which located in Svay Leu and Varin districts, about some 53 kilometers from
Siem Reap and about 25 kilometers from Banteay Srei
Temple . Phnom Kulen, original
called Mount. Mahendraparvata is the holy mountain where, when king Jayavarman
II (802-850) proclaimed independence from the Java ruler in 802, giving birth
to modern-day Cambodia .
Soon after the holy religious God-Ceremony, the king Jayavarman II moved his
capital from Kulen to Hari-Haralaya, known today as Rolous where it was to
remain for almost a century before moving it to the Angkor Area.
There are more
than 20 minor temples are found around the plateau, including hundreds of Shiva-Lingas
stand in the Siem Reap river-bed rock carvings include in numerable scores of
Yonis and Lingas that sit on the bottom of a stream from which water flows all
year round . Water-Fall: is an attractive spot so as to cool off after
explorations. It has two levels; the first level is 4-6 meters high and 10-15 meters
wide, depending on whether it is the dry or rainy season. The second level is 15-20
meters high and 6-8 meters wide, depending on the season. Near the top of the
water fall is a jungle. Clad temple
known as Prasat Kraol Romeas temple, dating from the 9th AD.
Srah Damrey or Elephant Pond: is a collection
of giant stone animals or guardians of Kulen Mountain .
Terrace of Leper King or Preah Learn Sdech Kumlung: is a smooth, volcanic
terrace. Based on the rocks they were found, scientists believe the site might
have been a volcano millions of years ago.
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