Old and new at Wat Nokor

The colourful modern wat is built around the sandstone porch facing east of the prasat's vihara
An inscription stone inside the pagoda providing important details about its construction

The integration of the ancient 13th century prasat and the modern pagoda is one of the things that visitors find so appealing at Wat Nokor, located on the outskirts of Kompong Cham city. In fact the temple compound has undergone a series of changes through the centuries since it was built by King Jayavarman VII in his reign which was notable for its construction projects and often regarded as the zenith of the Angkor empire. Wat Nokor was also known as Phnom Bachey, though I'm not sure why as its not on a hill. Following its construction in the early 13th century, the temple was altered in the 16th century with the main sanctuary remodelled into a stupa before further additions were made in more modern times. Lay-persons sit in the main vihara to provide fortune-telling or spiritual support if required. More photos to follow.