List of caves in Cambodia

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A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, [1] [2] specifically a space large enough for a human to enter. Caves often form by the weathering of rock and often extend deep underground. The word cave can also refer to much smaller openings such as sea caves, rock shelters, and grottos, though strictly speaking a cave is exogene, meaning it is deeper than its opening is wide, [3] and a rock shelter is endogene. [4]

List of Caves in Cambodia

NameLocationPictureNotes
Laang Spean Battambang Province Laang Spean (Khmer : ល្អាងស្ពាន) Cave of Bridges refers to a prehistoric cave site on top of a limestone hill (Phnom Teak Treang) in Battambang Province, north-western Cambodia. The site's name Cave of Bridges hints to the many limestone arches (or bridges) that remain after the partial collapse of the cave's vault. [5] Although excavations are still in progress, at least three distinct levels of ancient human occupation are already documented. At the site's deepest layers, around 5 meters below the ground, primitive flaked stone tools were unearthed, dating back to around 71,000 years BP. [6] [7] [8]
Phnom Chhnork Kampot Province
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Phnom Chhnork is a Hindu cave temple in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia, located about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Kampot. The temple was built in the 7th century from Funan brick, dedicated to Shiva. [9] It is accessed view stone steps. [9]
Phnom Sorsia Kampot Province
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Phnom Sorsia is a Buddhist hill complex in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia. It contains Buddhist cultural features approached by a staircase and a complex of karst caves. One cave Rung Damrey Saa ("White Elephant's Cave") has a stalagmite resembling the head of an elephant; another has a bat colony. [10] The gateway to the caves is marked by a pagoda, approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the main road. [11] The complex is located about 11 miles (18 km) east of Kampot. It is accessed via a dirt road which veers from the NH33; signage refers to the site as the Phnom Sorsia Resort. [12] Phnom Sorsia, Phnom Chhnork, Kep, and Bokor National Park make up a popular day trip of the Kampot Province. [13] The forest-covered hill has several limestone caves. The White Elephant Cave is so named as there are many stalagmites in the limestone formations which resemble white elephants. [12] East of Phnom Sorsia is the "Bat Cave", with a population of several thousand bats. [14] They come out to the surface through a narrow chimney-type passage, and are hunted by bamboo-wielding local residents who swat at them while they are airborne. [12] A concealed pool with cool water is approached through a hole. The vistas from the top of the mountain are of rice fields.

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Ban Pakpo Village in Laos

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The Tham Sang Triangle refer to a group of four caves in close proximity, located roughly 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Vang Vieng, Laos, to the northwest of the village of Ban Pakpo. The four caves are Tham Sang, Tham Hoi, Tham Loup, and Tham Nam. The name "Tham Sang" refers to the stalactites within them which are said to resemble elephants, a characteristic in particular of the Tham Sang cave. The entrance has a grey boulder on the right side with a red flower bush beyond that. Tham Hoi is considered the most sacred to locals, with a larger Buddha head in the entrance, whilst Tham Loup is noted for its stalactites. Tham Nam, meaning "water cave", is located roughly 400 metres (1,300 ft) south of Tham Hoi.

Tham Phu Kham is a cave to the northwest of Vang Vieng, Laos, located just to the northeast of the village of Ban Na Thong. Its name means "Blue Lagoon" due to its blue waters. The cave is revered by the locals and contains several Buddha images. The largest is a reclining bronze Thai Buddha in the main cave.

Tham Non is a cave to the north of Vang Vieng, Laos. It is located in close proximity to the Nam Song River.

Tham Jang

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Ban Phanom Village in Laos

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The Tat Sae Waterfalls, also referred to as the Tad Sae Waterfalls are waterfalls located along a tributary of the Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. They are located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Luang Prabang and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the village of Bak En. The falls flow over limestone formations amongst trees.

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Santuk Silk Farm is a silk farm, located about 11 miles (18km) southeast of Kampong Thom City, Cambodia, near the village of Kakaoh. The farm, established by Vietnam War veteran Bud Gibbons in 2006, demonstrates the process of the silk worm, from its earliest stages, from egg to cocoon. The farm employs some 15 girls to weave the raw silk into thread; they make scarves and other items, sold in the shop on site.

Tuek Chhu Falls is a waterfall in Kampot Province, Cambodia. It is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west of Kampot. It is noted for its bamboo platforms in which families sit to view the Kampot River. Tek Chhouu Zoo lies in the vicinity.

Popokvil Waterfalls is a waterfall in Kampot Province, Cambodia. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Bokor Hill Station. It is a two-tiered fall, with a shallow pool in between.

Kabalromih Village in Kampot Province, Cambodia

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Phnom Sorsia

Phnom Sorsia is a Buddhist hill complex in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia. It contains Buddhist cultural features approached by a staircase and a complex of karst caves. One cave Rung Damrey Saa has a stalagmite resembling the head of an elephant; another has a bat colony. The gateway to the caves is marked by a pagoda, approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the main road.

Phnom Chhnork

Phnom Chhnork is a Hindu cave temple in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia, located about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Kampot. The temple was built in the 7th century from Funan brick, dedicated to Shiva. It is accessed view stone steps.

Killing caves of Phnom Sampeau

The killing caves of Phnom Sampeau are a Khmer Rouge execution site on Phnom Sampeau, a hill 7 mi (11 km) southwest of Battambang in western Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge killed their victims on top of the cave at the rim of a daylight shaft or ceiling hole and then threw the dead body into the cave. Men and women were placed in separate caves and clothes in another. There are a number of caves at Phnom Sampeau that have traditionally served as Buddhist temples. Today there is a large glass memorial in the cave next to the skulls and bones and a golden reclining Buddha, that can be reached via a staircase. A memorial, assembled from cyclone fencing and chicken wire contains human bones at the base of the stairway.

Battambang Provincial Museum is a museum in Kamkor village, Svay Por commune, Battambang Province, western Cambodia. It was established in 1963 by Madeleine Giteau. It houses a notable pre and Angkorian collection of pottery, statuary, and musical instruments.

Phnom Tumpor

Phnom Tumpor is a mountain in Pursat Province of western Cambodia. There is a village nearby named Tumpor that lies on the Stung Pouthisat River. The mountain is part of the Cardamom Range and has an elevation of 1,551 metres (5,089 ft).

Moat Preah is a village in Pursat Province of western Cambodia. The village lies to the south of Tumpor and north-west of Veal Veng.

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