Sambor Prei Kuk Temple

SAMBOR PREI KUK TEMPLE

Archaeological Site Of Ancient Ishanapura

Declared By UNESCO On 8 July 2017

As Tangible Culture Heritage

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2017, Sambo Prei Kuk is an archaeological site located in Kampong Thom Province and 176 km east of the Angkor area. The now ruined complex dates back to the PreAngkorian Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century).  

It was established by King Isanavarman I in the early 7th century as a central royal sanctuary and capital, known then as “Isanapura”. Sambor Prei Kuk was an important religious centre for the worship of Shiva and there are more than over 200 temples built of solid brick, laterite, and sandstone on site.