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Explore the central monuments of the ancient Khmer capital.
The Prasat Thom Complex serves as the focal point of the Koh Ker site. This area contains the state temple and primary structures from 928 to 944 AD.
Start your visit here before moving to the surrounding jungle ruins. Ensure your shoulders and knees are covered to meet the mandatory dress code.
45 minutes36 meters tall
This 36-meter (118 ft) tall, seven-tiered sandstone pyramid dominates the ancient city. A modern wooden staircase provides safe access to the top. Climb early in the morning to avoid the heat. The structure offers no shade from the sun.
15 minutesSandstone details
Known as the Red Temple, this structure uses laterite and red brick. It acts as the monumental entrance to the main complex. It once housed a massive 5-meter Shiva statue. Look closely at the detailed sandstone carvings on the door frames.
10 minutes1,200m x 560m basin
This ancient reservoir measures 1,200 by 560 meters. Its layout aligns perfectly with the main pyramid. It is mostly dry today. The massive basin helps visualize the scale of 10th-century urban water planning.
