Phnom kulen, also called Kulen Mountain, is a sacred mountain located about 50kilometers from Siem reap, Cambodia. It is part of the Phnom Kulen National Park and is an important historical and religious site.
In 802 AD, King Jayavarman II declared independence from Java on Phnom Kulen and announced himself as the God-King This event marked the beginning of the Angkor Empire.
Phnom Kulen is famous for
- Waterfall- A beautiful waterfall where many visitors swim and relax.
- River of a Thousand Lingas-Stane carvings of Hindu symbols(lingas) under the riverbed, representing the god Shiva.
- Preah Ang Thom- A large reclining Buddha statue carved from sandstone at the top of the mountain.
Phnom Kulen is considered a holy place by Cambodia people. Many locals visit to pray, picnic, and enjoy nature.
