Discover
Discover
Koh Ker lies some 80 kilometres north-east of Angkor, partly hidden in broad-leaf forest on a gentle slope between the Dangrek and Kulen mountains. It has temples and sanctuaries with sculptures, inscriptions, wall paintings, archaeological remains and waterworks.
History
History
UNESCO notes that Koh Ker was a capital of the Khmer Empire between 921 and 944 CE, a brief period when power moved away from Angkor. Its great stepped pyramid temple shows the ambition of the court of that time.
People & Culture
People & Culture
Koh Ker's sculptures are known for their size and dynamic poses. Many were looted and taken abroad in the past, and some have been returned to Cambodia in recent years. For us, bringing them home is part of returning a story to the people whose culture it is.
Living Heritage
Living Heritage
Inscription in 2023 made Koh Ker better known as another chapter of Khmer history beyond Angkor. Conservation and tourism development must go hand in hand with caring for the forest that surrounds the monuments.
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