Ta Muean Thom Khmer Ruins

Situated 200 metres south of Ta Muean Tot Khmer Ruins, the biggest sanctuary in the group comprises three stupas with the biggest at the mid and smaller ones by each side. All three sandstone stupas face south. Althoughit had been destroyed by human and nature, beautiful carving of the principle stupa remainsclear. There are two laterite viharas on the east and west. All buildings are linked together with sandstone cloister. There are gopuras at four directions, the southern one is the biggest with stair from Cambodia side. Beyond the northern cloister is a pond. A Khmer inscription is found in the lawn by southeastern cloister, mentioning Phra Kalpa Krisna. Thus, this ancient site is assumed to be built in Brahma. Its architectural and carving style indicate that it was probably built in the 11th Century, the oldest one in the group of Ta Muean Khmer Ruins. As this group of ancient architecture is situated close to Thailand-Cambodia border, tourist should check situation from military unit overlooking the area first.