Preah Vihear's Crown Jewels
Preah Vihear province contains two of Cambodia's most significant UNESCO World Heritage sites: the 11th-century Prasat Preah Vihear and the 10th-century capital of Koh Ker. Perched on a 525-meter cliff, Prasat Preah Vihear showcases exceptional Khmer masonry and a unique axial layout. Koh Ker features a sprawling archaeological complex centered around a massive seven-tiered sandstone pyramid. These sites represent a distinct era of Khmer architecture, characterized by monumental scale and intricate stone carvings depicting Hindu mythology and royal power.
A Prasat Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built by the Khmer Empire, located on top of a 525-metre cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in…
B Koh Ker
Koh Ker is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometres away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor.
C Prasat Thom
The principal state temple of the Koh Ker capital, featuring a massive seven-tiered sandstone pyramid reaching 36 meters in height.
Prasat Preah Vihear
An 11th-century Khmer temple dedicated to Shiva, situated on the edge of a plateau in the Dângrêk Mountains.
Prasat Prang
The iconic seven-tiered pyramid at Koh Ker, constructed from sandstone blocks and once topped by a massive linga.
Prasat Thom
The primary temple complex of Koh Ker, including a rectangular moat, ruined sanctuaries, and the prominent tiered pyramid known as Prang.
Prasat Preah Damrei
A remote 10th-century temple near Koh Ker, notable for its large, well-preserved elephant statues carved from single blocks of stone.
Prasat Kra Chap
A 10th-century brick temple at Koh Ker featuring several towers and notable inscriptions from the reign of Jayavarman IV.
Rohal
A large ancient reservoir (baray) measuring 1,200 by 560 meters, which served as the primary water source for the Koh Ker capital.
Prasat Plae Beng
A small 10th-century brick temple within the Koh Ker archaeological zone.
Prasat Op Own
A single brick tower temple from the Koh Ker period.
Prasat Sralau
A 10th-century brick temple site located within the Koh Ker complex.
Prasat Linga
A group of small sanctuaries at Koh Ker, each housing a massive stone linga on a decorated pedestal.
Prasat Andong
A small 10th-century shrine located near the main Koh Ker reservoir.
Prasat Chrap
A 10th-century temple complex at Koh Ker consisting of three tall brick towers arranged in a row.
Prasat Banteay Pir Chean
A 10th-century sandstone and brick temple located northeast of the main Koh Ker complex.
Prasat Damrei
A 10th-century temple at Koh Ker featuring four corner towers and large elephant sculptures facing the cardinal directions.
Prasat Boeung Khnar
A 10th-century temple site at Koh Ker, formerly home to some of the finest Khmer stone carvings now held in museums.
Prang (seven‑tiered pyramid)
The centerpiece of Koh Ker, this 36-meter high sandstone pyramid offers expansive views of the surrounding forest from its summit.
Prasat Bak
A small, ruined 10th-century square temple at Koh Ker, originally dedicated to Ganesha.
Prasat Chen
A 10th-century temple at Koh Ker famous for being the original site of the 'Wrestling Monkeys' and other dynamic stone sculptures.
Prasat Krahom
The 'Red Temple,' serving as the main entrance to Prasat Thom, constructed from red bricks and known for its large stone statues.
Prasat Bram
A group of five brick towers at Koh Ker, famous for being completely enveloped by the roots of massive strangler fig trees.
Preah Entrong Temple
A contemporary Buddhist temple and pagoda serving the local community in Preah Vihear.
Preah Entrong Temple
A modern Khmer Buddhist monastery and place of worship.
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