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Koh Ker, Pyramid

The city of Koh Ker was passed by the most important strategic route of the Khmer empire. Coming from Angkor and Beng Mealea to Koh Ker this road led to Prasat Preah Vihear and from there to Phimai in Thailand and Wat Phu in Laos.

Under the reign of the kings Jayavarman IV and Harshavarman II Koh Ker was briefly the capital of the whole Khmer empire (928–944 AD). Jayavarman IV forced an ambitious building program. Unparalleled is the seven‑tiered and 36-metre (118 ft) high pyramid, which most probably served as state temple of Jayavarman IV.

Because of its remoteness the site of Koh Ker was plundered many times by looters. Sculptures of Koh Ker can be found not only in different museums but also in private collections. Masterpieces of Koh Ker are offered occasionally at auctions.

Koh Ker is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh_Ker

Taken on: December 26, 2013

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