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Koh Ker temple

Koh Ker temple complex once used to be a capital city in Angkor Era—but not located in Angkor area. It is about 70 kilometers northeast of Angkor complex or about 50 kilometers west of Tbaeng Meanchey of Preah Vihear province.

This capital city was built by King Jayavarman IV (AD 928-941), when Angkor throne met the crisis in the royal family. Jayavarman IV brought Devaraja (Shiva linga)—the holy doll of the Kingdom with him from Angkor city to Koh Ker in AD 921, and then declared himself as a King. In his capital, he built a huge 7-tiered pyramid temple with 35 meters high.

Nowadays, the temple is standing in the middle of beautiful jungle. Because of under tourist development, this historical and natural site becomes a new interesting and attractive place. Visitors can go there safely along a new constructed road. While on the top of the pyramid, visitors will feel amazing of the construction, and feel peaceful and glorious with green beautiful surrounding of the jungle.

Other Places:

Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, terrace of elephant and leper king, Phimeanakas, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Kravan, Pre Rup, Mebon, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Roluos group temples(Prah Ko, Bakong and Lolei), Kbal Spean, Kulen mountain, Phnom Kulen, Beng Mealea, Group of Koh Ker

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