Cambodia "Sambor Prei Kuk Temple" (Khmer Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk)

Sambor Prei Kuk (Khmer :  Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk) is an archeological site in Cambodia situated in Kampong Thom Province, 30 km (19 mi) north of Kampong Thom, the common capital, 176 km (109 mi) east of Angkor and 206 km (128 mi) north of Phnom Penh. The now demolished complex goes back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (late sixth to ninth century), built up by lord Isanavarman I as focal regal haven and capital, referred to then as Isanapura.[1][2] In 2017, Sambor Prei Kuk was pronounced as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Situated on the Eastern bank of the Tonle Sap lake, near the Sen River, the focal piece of Sambor Prei Kuk is isolated into three fundamental gatherings. Each gathering has a square design encompassed by a block divider. The structures of the general archeological region were built at variable circumstances: the southern and north gatherings (seventh century) by Isanavarman I, who is viewed as a conceivable organizer of the city and the focal gathering (later date).

The structures of Sambor Prei Kuk are normal for the Pre-Angkorean period with a basic outer arrangement. The important material is block, however sandstone is additionally utilized for specific structures. Structural highlights incorporate various prasats, octagonal towers, shiva lingams and yonis, lakes and repositories, and lion models. Sambor Prei Kuk is situated in the midst of develop sub-tropical woodlands with constrained undergrowth.