Sambor Prei Kuk

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Sambor Prei Kuk is an ancient temple complex in central Cambodia renowned as one of the earliest and most important examples of pre-Angkorian Khmer architecture.

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Sambor Prei Kuk canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
temple complex
architecturalStyle Sambor Prei Kuk style
pre-Angkorian Khmer architecture
associatedWithDynasty Chenla rulers
linked to: Chenla polity
associatedWithRuler King Isanavarman I
builtDuring 7th century
late 6th century
conservationSupportFrom UNESCO
country Cambodia
culturalPeriod pre-Angkorian period
flourishedDuring 7th century
hasTempleGroup Prasat Sambor
Prasat Tor
Prasat Yeay Poeun
linked to: Prasat Tor
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
historicalName Isanapura
influenced Angkorian temple architecture
locatedBetween Angkor
Phnom Penh
locatedIn Kampong Thom Province
central Cambodia
locatedNear Kampong Thom city
management Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia
materialUsed brick
laterite
sandstone
notableFeature brick carvings
false doors
lintel carvings
lion sculptures
octagonal temples
numberOfMainTempleGroups 3
numberOfTowers over 100
openToPublic true
partOf Chenla Kingdom
linked to: Chenla polity
primaryDeity Shiva
region Southeast Asia
religion Hinduism
servedAs capital of Chenla
threat looting
natural deterioration
vegetation overgrowth
UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria (ii)
(iii)
(iv)
UNESCOWorldHeritageInscriptionYear 2017
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteId 1532

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Khmer architecture notableExample Sambor Prei Kuk
Kompong Thom Province contains Sambor Prei Kuk