The area was already settled during the times of the Khmer empire, as several ruins show.

Surin was an important part of the ancient Khmer empire.

It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.

The area was part of the extensive Khmer empire.

Between the 10th and 13th centuries it was part of the Khmer Empire.

Costly construction projects and conflicts over power between the royal family sealed the end of the Khmer empire.

The first written proof that has allowed the history of the Khmer empire to be reconstructed are those inscriptions.

The region later came under the influence of the Dvaravati culture, followed by the Khmer empire.

Khmers have had a presence in this area since at least the time of the Khmer Empire.

As for the temple itself, it is a witness to the evolution of the Khmer Empire.