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Sambor Prei Kuk

Ancient Ishanapura, Sambor Prei Kuk combines brick sanctuaries, sandstone carvings, octagonal towers, forest and traces of roads and hydraulic systems. Its three main groups are best understood as parts of one ancient city, with careful attention to conservation.

Brick tower among forest at the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site.
Photo by Ms Sarah Welch Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC0
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What makes it special

  • Prasat Yeai, Prasat Tao and Prasat Sambor.
  • Octagonal brick towers and sandstone elements in situ.
  • Ancient roads and hydraulic features among the forest.
Sambor Prei Kuk
Photo by Baldiri Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Sambor Prei Kuk
Photo by Pierre André Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Brick tower among forest at the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site.

Sambor Prei Kuk from Kampong Thom in Three Temple Groups

A day at Sambor Prei Kuk offers a way to approach ancient Ishanapura without reducing the visit to a succession of ruins: it is worth organizing the three main groups, planning the final leg from Kampong Thom carefully, and leaving time for a slower reading of the forest, brickwork and water.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026