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The Angkor area, one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, was the site of different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. The temples of Angkor Wat (pictured), Angkor Thom , Bayon , and the nearby Banteay Srei and the temples of Roluos depict different periods of Khmer architecture and are richly decorated ...
Pages in category "Archaeological sites in Cambodia" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Koh Ker (Khmer: ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍, Brasat Kaôh Kértĕ [praːsaːt kɑh keː]) is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia ...
The museum has a collection of statues and archaeological remains. [5] The museum is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Cambodia, among one of these collections is pottery and ancient art of the country. [6] This museum contains an exhibition of ceramics dating from the 15th to the 19th century. [7]
The Phnom Da is a granite outcrop and a historic site about 3 kilometers southeast from Angkor Borei. It is notable for the oldest surviving temples, Khmer and Sanskrit inscriptions as a source, as well as perhaps the earliest Cambodian stone statues, based on the epigraphical evidence, iconography, and style, in Cambodia. [3] [4]
The archaeological site is in the western part of the Kulein mountains [1] [7] within the Phnom Kulen National Park. Approach is from the Banteay Srei temple by a road which is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from an army camp. Thereafter, it is a 40-minute walk through the forest for about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) uphill along a path before reaching ...
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 [4] and the central group (later date). The buildings of Sambor Prei Kuk are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan.
Lovea is a modern village and archaeological site located in the Puok district of Siem Reap province, Cambodia. [1] Lovea's circular mound measures 210 metres (690 ft) north–south, and 312 metres (1,024 ft) east-west, and is notable for its two circular embankments or moats that surround the mound, an unusual habitation pattern in this part of Cambodia. [1]