The Basaet Temple: damaged over the centuries, rescued by Cambodian experts, and now standing in its peaceful setting

via Cambodianess, 08 April 2023: Spotlight on the Basaet temple in Battambang province.

Located to the southwest of Siem Reap province, Battambang province has a long history that is reflected in its centuries-old monuments and that, adding to other elements such as its signature cuisine, stories and legends, contribute to the color and taste of this province.

Built around 1,000 years ago, Prasat Basaet, or Basaet temple, reflects the fact that people have lived next to and cared for this temple throughout the centuries.

Standing in today’s Basaet village, in Sangke district’s Tapon commune, about 14 kilometers east of the Battambang Provincial Hall, this temple has become a tourist site and for many a shrine where they come to pray.

Source: The Basaet Temple: damaged over the centuries, rescued by Cambodian experts, and now standing in its peaceful setting | Cambodianess