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Koh Ker

PyramidAsiaCambodiac. 928 CEKhmer Empire (or older?)

20,000-acre megalithic complex 100 km NE of Angkor, anchored by a solid stone seven-tier pyramid (Prasat Thom). Officially built in 20 years by Jayavarman IV (~928 CE), with 150+ structures, 7 km man-made dam, and a 2,000-acre reservoir — the largest artificial lake in the ancient world. Polygonal stonework reminiscent of Cusco. Home to colossal lingas and the 7-ton Dancing Shiva.

13.7833°, 104.5333°

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Walkthrough videos (7)

Reassessing Ancient Cambodia (Quest for Ancient Civilizations) — Koh Ker deep-diveReassessing Ancient Cambodia (Quest for Ancient Civilizations) — Koh Ker deep-diveSecrets in StoneKoh Ker's HIDDEN 7-Tier Pyramid & Colossal Lingas — Part 1 | Secrets in StoneKoh Ker's HIDDEN 7-Tier Pyramid & Colossal Lingas — Part 1 | Secrets in StoneSecrets in StoneKoh Ker — remains of one of its famous statues up close | Secrets in StoneKoh Ker — remains of one of its famous statues up close | Secrets in StoneSecrets in StoneMassive linga hidden at Koh Ker, still in one piece | Secrets in StoneMassive linga hidden at Koh Ker, still in one piece | Secrets in StoneSecrets in StonePrecision artifacts at Koh Ker | Secrets in StonePrecision artifacts at Koh Ker | Secrets in StoneSecrets in StoneMegalithic Koh Ker overview | Secrets in StoneMegalithic Koh Ker overview | Secrets in StoneSecrets in StoneKOH KER: 36 Meters High and Completely Off the Beaten PathKOH KER: 36 Meters High and Completely Off the Beaten PathMEGAWORLD ASIA

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