Phnom Da

Figure from Phnom Da ( Museum Guimet , Paris)

Phnom Da ( Khmer : ភ្នំ ដា ) is an archaeological site in the south of Cambodia . Phnom Da from the 6th century is one of the oldest surviving temples in Cambodia from the Funan era (1st - 6th centuries).

location

Phnom Da is a hill about three kilometers outside of Angkor Borei in Takeo Province in southern Cambodia.

Via the city ​​of Takeo , 90 kilometers south of Phnom Penh , you can reach Phnom Da within 20 to 30 minutes by a small motorboat. The journey goes through beautiful scenic areas. We recommend a stop in the small town of Angkor Borei, where there is a small museum about the Funan period. This trip can also be combined with a visit to Phnom Chisor and Tonle Bati, who are on the way from Phnom Penh to Takeo.

Finds

The most important finds are a number of extraordinary statues from the 6th century. They are assigned to the Kingdom of Funan and its successor state, Chenla . The statues show the influence of the Hindu religion, with Vishnu in particular being worshiped. Outstanding is a statue that combines Harihara , Vishnu and Shiva in one figure.

The last king of Funan, Rudravarman (ruled around 514-550), is immortalized on a stone inscription.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Angkor Borei and Phnom Da - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Last accessed on July 31, 2011.

literature

• Charles Higham : Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations . New York: Facts on Files 2004. ISBN 0-8160-4640-9 .

Coordinates: 10 ° 57 ′ 51.3 ″  N , 104 ° 59 ′ 19.5 ″  E