| 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 / 12.53817; 107.5353 |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Quaternary |
| Rock type | 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. The rock is part of the Chhlong Plateau, a Quaternary period volcanic basaltic dome, that has been heavily eroded to form hills and valleys.
The site is being considered as a UNESCO Global Geopark. The site is a popular tourist attraction for tourists.
References
- 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.