Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) សំបូរព្រៃគុហ៍ 6th Century - UNESCO World Heritage Site Cambodia 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) សំបូរព្រៃគុហ៍ is an archaeological site in Cambodia located in Kampong Thom Province, 176 km (109 mi) east of Angkor and 206 km (128 mi) north of Phnom Penh.
The now ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century), established by king Isanavarman I as central royal sanctuary and capital, known then as "Isanapura" ឦសានបុរ
In 2017, Sambor Prei Kuk was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on the Eastern bank of the Tonle Sap lake, close to the Steung Saen River, the central part of Sambor Prei Kuk is divided into three main groups.
Each group has a square layout surrounded by a brick wall. The structures of the overall archaeological area were constructed at variable times: the southern and north groups (7th century) by Isanavarman I, who is considered a possible founder of the city and the central group.
The buildings of Sambor Prei Kuk are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan. The principal material is brick, but sandstone is also used for certain structures.
Isanavarman I reigned over the Chenla Kingdom between 616 and 637 AD, taking Isanabura as his capital and it is argued that he built the main temple Prasat Sambor (Group N), as there is an inscription on the site attributed to his reign and dated 13 September 627 AD.
The last important king in Isanapura was Jayavarman I, whose death caused turmoil to the kingdom at the start of the 8th century, breaking it in many principalities and opening the way to a new time: Angkor. This site is also claimed as an early capital of Jayavarman II.
The site is currently seeing a lot of much needed restoration. The site is a must visit for history lovers and anyone wanting to see construction styles before Angkor.
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This is one of the capitals before the more well known Angkor Thom. Another great site is Koh Ker that is another UNESCO site. Here is the full video of it if you want to see.
Koh Ker ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍ Prasat Thom - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cambodia 2023
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I'm Khmer and starting to learn about Khmer history/ancestors. Your videos are valuable to me.
That is nice to hear. I wish I knew more about this site. I think it’s worth studying more and revisiting in a year or two. I did really enjoy the it but it’s a part of the history of the region I know very little about though. If you get a chance check it out for yourself. It’s well worth a visit. Thanks for watching and happy to share my limited knowledge with everyone.
Funan, Chenla and Angkor... is evolution of Khmer art.
You can really see it in places like the is. Elements that they used were crude and evolved into the grand temples later. I really enjoyed this place. It was very hot and dusty but I’m happy I went.
@@endlessjourneytravelsyou came during the hot time. lol
@@SirNova2o9 yes it’s very hot. 40-41 makes things tough. It’s fine because this is when I had time off from work. Still been a great trip.
now are you in Cambodia ?
Yes I’m in Siem Reap now. Exploring the area and having a good time. I will be here until the 2nd.
Siam. Thailand. made
This is from the 6th and 7th century. Can you show me the research that says this was built by Thailand please.