New archaeological surveys in Cambodia’s Stung Treng Province have located a rare 7th-century brick temple from the Chenla period. The structure is dedicated to the deity Vayu, the God of Winds, reflecting the strong Indian cultural influence on early Southeast Asian kingdoms. The temple's brickwork is joined by an ancient vegetable-based resin that has preserved the structure for over 1,300 years.
A hidden chamber within the temple's foundation was found to house miniature bronze chariots and stone ritual plates. This discovery suggests that the temple was part of a sacred landscape intended to appease natural forces. The stylistic features of the lintels bridge the transition from early Funan styles to the later Khmer Empire's architectural grandeur.