Kompot Cave Pagodas

In the South-West of Cambodia, near the small villages of Kompot and Kep, there are a number of limestone caves, and in many of them, small pagodas and Buddhist shrines have been built. The most impressive cave temple is that of Phnom Chhnork, with its' pre-Angkorian brick ruins.

The entrance to the cave is a short walk uphill, overlooking rice fields and the small caretakers shrine below.


The cave is flanked by towering limestone walls.


The 4th-5th century brick pagoda is slowly being consumed by the stalactites and stalagmites that are growing around
it.

And, in case you get lost during your visit to these and the surrounding caves, there are always plenty of willing tour guides on hand!

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Kompot Cave Pagodas