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Koh Ker: a sacred city as an ensemble

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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Koh Ker in Cambodia is an ensemble of temples, sanctuaries and archaeological remains associated with a Khmer capital. UNESCO highlights unconventional planning and very large monolithic stone blocks.

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Koh Ker in Cambodia is an ensemble of temples, sanctuaries and archaeological remains associated with a Khmer capital. UNESCO highlights unconventional planning and very large monolithic stone blocks. [1]

Do not reduce the site to one recognisable temple. Compare sanctuaries and their connections on a plan; the urban and religious conception appears in the arrangement of the complete ensemble.

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  1. [1] Koh Ker: Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗