| Location: | 1300 m north of Angkor Wat, just south of Angkor Thom. |
| King: | Yasovarman I |
| Date: | 9th-10th century |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Access: | At the east side. |
Phnom Bakheng
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"Phnom" means "hill" in the Khmer language. Phnom Bakheng is a 65-metre hill a few hundred metres south of the gate to Angkor Thom. It is the only natural hill in the area. Climbing the hill after a day walking around the monuments can be a challenge, but the view from the top just before sunset is a rewarding sight. You see the sun go down over the western Baray while the five towers of Angkor Wat slowly disappear in the jungle to the east.
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You enter Phnom Bakheng by a steep path with some steps on the east side. On the top you will find one of the oldest temples, built by Yasovarman I.
