19/01/2026
Koh Ker was a major urban and ceremonial centre of the ancient Khmer Empire in northern Cambodia, briefly serving as the capital during the 10th century CE under King Jayavarman IV.
The site encompasses a sprawling network of temples, shrines, reservoirs, causeways, and the famous seven-tiered pyramid, Prasat Thom, which dominates the complex and reflects the Khmer mastery of monumental architecture.
Unlike later Khmer capitals, Koh Ker is notable for its isolated location and integration of monumental structures with hydraulic engineering, including extensive barays and raised terraces.
The city layout demonstrates the Khmer emphasis on aligning sacred structures with cosmological principles, offering insight into the political, religious, and technological achievements of the empire at its height...
