PHNOM KULEN NATIONAL PARK (DELVE BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE SCARED
SITE)
This is widely regarded as the
birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. During the constructional period of the
ancient temples in the ninth century, sand stones were brought from this sacred
mountain to Angkor. It was here at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarman II
proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D.
This site is known for its
carvings representing fertility and its waters hold special significance to the
people of Cambodia. Just a few inches under the surface of the water, over 1000
carvings of Yoni and Linga are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters
are regarded as holy, given the sacred carvings which also include a stone
representation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his serpent Ananta, with his
wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from Vishnu‘s navel bearing
the god Brahma. The river then ends with a beautiful waterfall. Phnom Kulen is
regarded highly by Cambodian people as sacred location and has developed into a
great tourist destination.
First Water Falls: 4-5 meter tall
and 20-15 meter wide during the dry and rainy seasons respectfully.
Second Waterfalls: 15-20 meter
tall and 10 -15 meter wide during the dry and rainy seasons respectfully
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