Sombor Prei Kuk is a scenic archaeological site located in Sambor village, Sambor commune, Prasat Sambor District, about 30 kilometers northeast of Kompong Thom provincial town. The site was once an ancient capital named Ishanapura and a religious center for the worship of Shiva Brahmanism. According to Chinese historian’s note, the site was a Chenla Empire during the reign of 3 kings, Phavarman I (598 A.D), Mahendravarman (600 A.D) and Isanavarman I (616-635 A.D). The king Isanavarman I founded the capital city here in Sambor Prei Kuk area. Every forms of arts and architecture that the scholars of art and architecture classified them to Sambor Prei Kuk style.
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Many temples were built in Sambor Prei Kuk area during the reign of king Isanavarman I (616-635 A.D) in 7th century. The temples of Sambor Prei Kuk constructed of solid brick, laterite and sandstone. The lintel, pillars and the door frames are all made of sandstone. Today the majority sanctuaries were collapse by nature and human. So far, 150 temples have been discovered in the forest.
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Sambor Prei Kuk is divided into three main groups which each of group there are many temples:
Many temples were built in Sambor Prei Kuk area during the reign of king Isanavarman I (616-635 A.D) in 7th century. The temples of Sambor Prei Kuk constructed of solid brick, laterite and sandstone. The lintel, pillars and the door frames are all made of sandstone. Today the majority sanctuaries were collapse by nature and human. So far, 150 temples have been discovered in the forest.
Sambor Prei Kuk is divided into three main groups which each of group there are many temples:
1. Prasat
Sambor (North Group)
2. Prasat Boram (Central Group)
3. Prasat Yeay Puon (South Group)
2. Prasat Boram (Central Group)
3. Prasat Yeay Puon (South Group)
