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Koh Ker

Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia
As featured in Day trips from Siem Reap
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Pyramid - Koh Ker
one of the better piles of rubble
7 tier pyramid
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Ranked #140 of 212 attractions in Cambodia
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Koh Ker, three hours from Siem Reap, served as the capital of the Khmer empire from 928 to 944, and was built under King Jayavarman IV under whose...... more » Owner description: Koh Ker, three hours from Siem Reap, served as the capital of the Khmer empire from 928 to 944, and was built under King Jayavarman IV under whose reign colossal sculptures and lingas were constructed, leading to charges of megalomania. Some of the lingas remain, though the sculptures have been removed to the museum in Phnom Penh. The site, which has only recently been demined, is dominated by Prasat Thom, a 30 meter high pyramid temple. In view of the distance, there are far fewer crowds here, making a visit an easier and more pastoral experience. « less
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Los Angeles, California
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“Temples Around Koh Ker”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
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Myself and a friend of mine recently had the amazing opportunity to go to Cambodia. We Didn't have much time so we decided to book a two day dirt bike tour to get to go off the normal tourist path and after that we spent a day in siem reap checking out the angkor wat temples and a day in... More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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“A bit rubbish for the cost”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
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Read some pretty good stuff about Koh Ker in the travel guides and the previous review made it sound amazing. To be honest, maybe these are some time ago because I wasn't that impressed. Its a large complex but to be fair most of the temples are in extremely poor condition. They're 1000 years old I hear you say...well I... More

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Vancouver, WA
2 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“standing at the base of the majestic seven step pyramid of Koh Ker...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2010
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After spending 7 days touring the incredible sights, sounds, and smells of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap & the Angkor Wat complex - I had the opportunity to travel into rural Northern Cambodia. Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours (www.hiddencambodia.com) provided the most unique and memorable experience for me 4WD style! My hesitation at first (traveling alone on this excursion) was quickly replaced... More

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PARIS
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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