Koh Ker - Prasat Thom ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍ - UNESCO World Heritage Site Cambodia 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2024
- Koh Ker ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍ is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometer’s (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor.
It is a jungle filled region that is sparsely populated. More than 180 sanctuaries were found in a protected area of 81 square kilometres (31 sq mi). Only about two dozen monuments can be visited by tourists because most of the sanctuaries are hidden in the forest and the whole area is not fully demined.
Koh Ker is the modern name for an important city of the Khmer empire. In inscriptions the town is mentioned as Lingapura (city of lingams) or Chok Gargyar (city of glance or as iron tree forest).
Under the reign of the kings Jayavarman IV and Harshavarman II Koh Ker was briefly the capital of the whole empire (928-944 AD). Jayavarman IV enforced an ambitious building program. An enormous water-tank and about forty temples were constructed under his rule. The most significant temple‑complex, a double sanctuary (Prasat Thom/Prang), follows a linear plan and not a concentric one like most of the temples of the Khmer kings. Unparalleled is the 36 meter (118 ft) high seven tiered pyramid, which most probably served as state temple of Jayavarman IV.
Jayavarman IV ruled from 928 to 941 at Koh Ker. He was a believed to have been the local king at this remote site, possibly his homeland, before he became king of the whole empire. That could explain why he had his residence at Koh Ker and not at Roluos (Hariharalaya) or at Yashodharapura (Angkor) like the kings before him. Some historians think that Jayavarman IV was an usurper; but, the majority of them believe that he was a legitimate ruler who could ascend to the throne because he married a half-sister of king Yasovarman I (889 - 900).
The site was awarded the title of world heritage site in September of 2023. It’s the newest such site in Cambodia joining Angkor Wat and others with this honor. The temple is worth a special trip to see.
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This is the newest UNESCO site and was very fun to see. To the north of here is another one that is built on a 525m tall mountain. Here is the video of it if you want to see what it’s like.
Prasat Preah Vihear ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ - Amazing 9th Century Khmer Temple & UNESCO Site - Cambodia
th-cam.com/video/MRJ3uHtrq04/w-d-xo.html
Great videos, live your endless journey.
Thanks. When I’m out seeing new stuff is when I’m happiest. I’m happy to share with everyone.
Thank you for your video. It's very informative.❤
Glad you enjoyed it. This is a great site. I went here last year and had to go back to see it again.
Thanks for uploading this ancient temple. Greetings from Native Khmer in Mekong delta, Vietnam.
Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed this temple. I came here last year but it’s so amazing I had to come back again. I hope to be able to travel through Vietnam next year. I’m still trying to figure out how to either ride my motorcycle through Cambodia to Vietnam or to fly there and rent one to explore.
We are Native Khmer now in USA. Thank you Khmer from Mekong Delta love all Khmer. Remember, United we stand.
@@angkorkhmerempire6079 where in the states are you living? I’m originally from Colorado but I live in Bangkok now.
@@endlessjourneytravels Born in Cambodia, raised in the US (MA)/ Cold here, i'm thinking of moving to Cambodia soon. what your advice about visa for people 55 and older?
@@angkorkhmerempire6079 I’m not sure of visa options for Cambodia. I live in Bangkok and married to a Thai national so I have a marriage visa. A bunch of steps required for me to do to stay legal here. I also have to get a work permit. I think Cambodia is easier to navigate. I don’t miss the cold at all so I can understand wanting to get away from that. I never want to drive in or shovel snow again. lol
Kor Ker is one of my favorite temples. Reminds me of a a Mayan or Aztec temple.
Ya it really is amazing the similarities between temples from the 2 different regions. It shows that concurrent development happens. The biggest difference though is all of the temple buildings around Koh Ker are very different. I’ve been to a few temples in Mexico and Belize and they were fun to see. We visited there before I was doing TH-cam videos. I need to go back someday and film them.
Thanks for sharing the temples. I've not been there even I'm living in Cambodian because there're so many temples in Khmer empire time.🙏
Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s nice and I hope you are able to see it one day soon. I’ve been to many of the temples in Cambodia and this is one of the best to see.
@@endlessjourneytravels Thanks. my family are going to see the temples in November. Cus It's in the cooler season.
@@henghai6221 that will be fun for them. It was very hot when I was here, 40-42 everyday. Last year I went in October and it was nice. Make sure to tell your family to stop at the 12 little sites that are on the loop road. They are very fun to see.
Have you been to the ancient site call Sambo Prei Kuk from the 6th century? I was there way back many years ago. It would be nice to hear that from you. 😊
Yes I visited it on this trip. It was a lot of fun. They are doing a lot of restoration now so in a few years it’s going to be amazing. Here is the video of it.
Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) សំបូរព្រៃគុហ៍ 6th Century - UNESCO World Heritage Site Cambodia 2024
th-cam.com/video/eFDkrq0yGq0/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for watching.