About Prasat Khao Noi Si Chompu
Prasat Khao Noi Si Chompu is an ancient Khmer Hindu temple located atop Khao Noi hill in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. Built in the 7th century during the Chenla period and dedicated to Shiva, it is notable as one of Thailand's oldest Khmer sites. The brick sanctuary is famous for the Khao Noi Inscription dated 637 CE, and offers hilltop views over the surrounding plains.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, restored brick prasat on the summit of Khao Noi hill reached by a long staircase. The site consists of a single square sanctuary with a sandstone doorway and lintel, set in a cleared hilltop compound surrounded by trees. There are information boards about the history and inscription, and open views over Aranyaprathet plains and towards the Cambodian border. The atmosphere is quiet and archaeological, suitable for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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7th-century brick prasat dedicated to Shiva, one of the oldest Khmer monuments in Thailand
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Famous Khao Noi Inscription dated 637 CE in Sanskrit and Khmer
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Hilltop location on Khao Noi with panoramic views over Aranyaprathet and surrounding countryside
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Well-preserved sandstone doorframe, colonnette and decorative lintel
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Peaceful archaeological setting surrounded by forest on isolated hill