Kandork Yeak Temple is a sandstone temple built in the 12th century. It was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. This temple is one of five in the Preah Pithu group, but it stands out quite differently from the other four.
Like the other temples, it is made of sandstone and stands on a high base. However, its shape is longer and narrower, unlike the others that have a small cross-shaped layout. The temple has a front room connected to a longer hall by a short passage, which also serves as the entrances on the north and south sides.
There are two half pediments (carved triangular decorations) beside the north and south doorways that show stories about Vishnu. Above the doors are smaller pediments. On the west side, there is a false door, and the pillars are decorated with round patterns.
To the north of the temple, there is a small basin with laterite (a reddish stone) edges on one side. Next to it, on the east side, is a terrace structure. In the northeast corner, there is a mound or small structure featuring stone items, such as lingas (symbols of Shiva) and pedestals, although its purpose remains unknown.
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