Koh Ker (Khmer: ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍, Brasat Kaôh Kértĕ [praːsaːt kɑh keː]) is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometres (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor. It is a jungle filled region that is sparsely populated.

The archaeological site of Koh Ker is a sacred urban ensemble of numerous temples and sanctuaries including sculptures, inscriptions, wall paintings, and archaeological remains. Constructed over a twenty-three-year period, it was one of two rival Khmer Empire capitals – the other being Angkor – and was the sole capital from 928 to 944 CE.

Koh Ker Temple Complex in Ancient Time. Built by King Jayavarman IV (928-944), Koh Keh temple served as the national capital of the Khmer Empire. During his power, the Khmer Empire was at its most stable, allowing for cultural enlightenment.

Apr 10, 2023 · Highlights of a visit to Koh Ker. The ruins of Koh Ker are a complex of temples and Angkorian monuments. There are many sights to see, but the main ones are the temples and pyramids around the car park.

Sep 14, 2023 · Koh Ker boasts several archaeological remains, including unique-in-style temples, impressive Shiva-lingas sanctuaries, as well as civil structures, ponds, dykes, reservoirs, and ancient roads that reflect the influence and grandeur of the Khmer Empire.

Abandoned to the forests of the north, Koh Ker, capital of the Angkorian empire from 928 to 944 CE, is within day-trip distance of Siem Reap. Most visitors start at Prasat Krahom where impressive stone carvings grace lintels, doorposts and slender window columns.

Mar 6, 2024 · Koh Ker, the Cambodian temple complex awarded UNESCO status in 2023, fights for the return of its plundered artifacts. On a hot, sticky day in Cambodia, I’m standing atop Asia’s only...

The site of Koh Ker includes more than fifteen surviving temples and a royal palace on the periphery of a once-massive reservoir, as well as the workstation and quarry at Prasat Boeung Khna.

Sep 28, 2023 · Nestled deep in the Cambodian jungle, the ancient city of Koh Ker offers an intriguing glimpse into the Khmer Empire’s mysterious past. For a brief but influential period in the 10th century, Koh Ker served as the capital of the empire under King Jayavarman IV.

Sep 15, 2022 · The ancient city of Koh Ker and in particular its main attraction, an unusual seven-tiered pyramid structure, make it well worth the trip from Siem Reap.