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Sambor Prei Kuk: octagonal temples before Angkor

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

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Sambor Prei Kuk in Cambodia is the temple zone of ancient Ishanapura. Its buildings include distinctive octagonal temples and sandstone decoration from the pre-Angkor tradition.

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Sambor Prei Kuk in Cambodia is the temple zone of ancient Ishanapura. Its buildings include distinctive octagonal temples and sandstone decoration from the pre-Angkor tradition. [1]

Compare building plans and entrances. An octagonal outline is more than an ornament: it changes relationships between walls, corners and movement around the sanctuary.

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  1. [1] Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗