ArchitectureSombor Preikuk C1

Normally, most of Pre-Angkorian temples are of brick. The decoration is normally of brick carving. The temple is devoid of being redented. However, the temple is decorated by the series of pilasters at the corners as well as on the wall, typical to the period. Judging from the style of the lintels, because this temple is datable to the transition period between Prei-Kmeng and Kampong Preah, this temple is later than those of the Southern and Northern group. Interestingly, the front staircase and the pair of lions are of monolithic. As the lions are fixed as the guardians, this temple is call “Lion Prasada”