Phnom Chisor

Phnom Chisor (Khmer: ភ្នំជីសូរ, Phnum Chisor [pʰnom ciːsoː]; "Chisor Mountain") is a 133-metres high mountain in Dok Por village, Rovieng commune, Samraŏng District, Takéo Province, Cambodia. It lies about 42 km south of Phnom Penh. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Art are preparing documents to nominate the site in the list of UNESCO world heritage.

Phnom Chisor
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSamraŏng
ProvinceTakéo
DeityShiva and Vishnu
Location
CountryCambodia
Location in Cambodia
Geographic coordinates11°11′4″N 104°49′24″E
Architecture
TypeBapuon style of Khmer architecture
CreatorKing Suryavarman I (1010-1050 AD)
Completed11th century
Specifications
Temple(s)Two
Elevation133 m (436 ft)
Website
SOMRONG
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