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Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura
The archaeological site of Sambor Prei, which means "temple in the dense forest" in Khmer, has been identified as Isanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire that flourished in the late 6th and early 7th centuries AD. The site includes more than one hundred temples, ten of which are octagonal and are unique examples of their kind in Southeast Asia. The decorative sandstone elements at the site are typical of the pre-Angkor decorative style known as Sambor Prei. Some of these elements, including lintels, pediments and colonnades, are true masterpieces. The art and architecture that developed here became a model for the rest of the region and laid the foundation for the unique Khmer style of the Angkor period.
Angkor
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. The Angkor Archaeological Park covers an area of about 400 square kilometers, including forest areas, and preserves the magnificent remains of the capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. These include the famous Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom, which is decorated with countless sculptures. UNESCO has developed an extensive plan to protect this symbolic site and its surroundings.
Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape
The Champasak Cultural Landscape, including the Wat Phu complex, is a well-preserved planned landscape that is more than 1,000 years old. Its shape reflects the Hindu view of the relationship between nature and humans, using an axis from the top of the mountain to the river bank to arrange the geometric patterns of temples, shrines and water conservancy facilities, stretching for about 10 kilometers. Two planned cities on the banks of the Mekong River and Phou Kao Mountain are also part of the site. The whole represents development from the 5th to the 15th century, mainly related to the Khmer Empire.
Konkara: Archaeological Site of Linga (City of Glory)
The site of Koh Ker is a sacred city complex of temples and sanctuaries, including sculptures, inscriptions, murals and archaeological remains. Koh Ker was built over a period of 23 years and competed with Angkor for the title of capital of the Khmer Empire, which it held from 928 to 944 AD. The holy city was founded by King Jayavarman IV and is believed to have been laid out in accordance with ancient Hindu cosmology. It exhibits atypical urban planning, high artistic expression and architectural techniques, particularly the use of oversized monolithic stones.