Tboung Khmum

Tboung Khmum lies east of the Mekong, where the river leaves the uplands of northern Cambodia for the broader southern plain. The surrounding country contains remains of early Khmer settlements and sanctuaries. Among them is Cheung Ang, a temple associated with the reign of Jayavarman IV in the tenth century and dedicated to Shiva. The fertile river basin and its seasonal waters have supported communities across this region for many centuries.