Phnom Nam Lyr
| Phnom Nam Lyr | |
|---|---|
| Phnom Namlear, Phnom Nam Lear, ភ្នំណាមលៀរ, Phnom Lu Bran | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Coordinates | 12°32′17″N 107°32′07″E / 12.53817°N 107.5353°E |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Quaternary |
| Type of rock | Basalt |
Phnom Nam Lyr is a 1030 m basalt hill in eastern Mondulkiri province, close to the border with Vietnam. The site is sacred to the Bunong people.[1] The rock is part of the Chhlong Plateau, a Quaternary period volcanic basaltic dome, that has been heavily eroded to form hills and valleys.[2]
The site is being considered as a UNESCO Global Geopark.[3] The site is a popular tourist attraction for tourists.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ van der Eynden, Andreas (2011). "Rubber and Soul: Moral Economy, Development and Resistance in the Bousraa villages, Mondulkiri, Cambodia".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Technical Report on Mondul Kiri Provincial Spatial Plan (2020-2040)". www.wwf.org.kh. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Post, Phnom Penh (2020-03-11). "Cambodia seeks Unesco status for five more sites". The Cambodia Daily. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Hong, Raksmey. "See otherworldly landscapes on Mondulkiri's giant rock mountain". www.phnompenhpost.com. Retrieved 2022-02-20.