Phnom Kulen National Park

Prasat Koki, 9th century Phnom Kulen National Park is located in Svay Leu District about from the provincial town of Siem Reap and about from Prasat Banteay Srey. ==Waterfalls==

There are two main waterfalls in Phnom Kulen (): • First waterfall: tall and around wide during the rainy seasons. • Second waterfall: tall and around wide during the rainy seasons. The size of the waterfalls varies according to the seasons and the rain. Visiting the waterfalls is a popular activity on Phnom Kulen tours. ==Archeological activities==

After initial reconnaissances by French scholars, the historical relevance of Phnom Kulen was pointed out by Philippe Stern, who visited it in 1936 and described Rong Chen as the first temple-mountain. In 1973 and 1979 Jean Boulbet and Bruno Dagens published the fundamental archeological inventory and mapping of Phonm Kulen. In 2008 Archaeology & Development Foundation begun Phnom Kulen Program, an archaeological project focused even on sustainable development of local communities. In June 2013, an archaeological team announced the discovery and mapping of the ancient city of Mahendraparvata on the slopes of Phnom Kulen. The multi-year expedition was notable for its use of Lidar technology to reveal the layout of the city from beneath jungle and earth. 30 previously unidentified temples have been discovered. ==References==