Cambodia: Stone carvings that once decorated the walls and doorways of the temple are now strewn around the complex, Phnom Chisor temple, Takeo Province. The temple at Phnom Chisor is constructed of brick and laterite with lintels and doorways of sandstone, the complex dates from the 11th century when it was known as Suryagiri. It was built by King Suryavarman I. Suryavarman I (Narvanapala la) was king of the Khmer Empire from 1010 to 1050, having defeated rival king Jayaviravarman for the throne after nine years of war.

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