Konkara: Archaeological Site of Linga (City of Glory)

World Heritage

Cambodia

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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.

# Archaeological sites

# Urban Plan

# Khmer Empire

# Hindu cosmology