Wat Prasat Chrey Preth

Northwestern Cambodia


Preah Vihear City's major wat is just off Mlou Prey St.


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2. Prasat Leung

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5. Prasat Preah Thkol

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6. Koh Ker

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7. Prasat Krahom

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8. Prasat Thom

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