Koh Ker Lingam- 4 – Cambodia

Address

Koh Ker Lingam- 4 – Koh Ker Temple Complex, Koh Ker, Kulen district, Cambodia

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Koh Ker Temples Complex was once an ancient capital of Cambodia, located in Srayong Cheung village, Srayong commune, Kulen district, about 49 kilometers west of the provincial town. Koh Ker temples complex is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometers (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor. Koh Ker Lingam-4 temple is another temple. Laterite, sandstone and brick were used as construction materials in Koh Ker Shiva lingam-4. It is a square laterite building standing on a platform and has one doorway and an open roof. In the sanctuary is an impressive (Damage) lingam standing on yoni. The temple is highly damage. And it was built by King Jayavarman IV in the 10th century for the worship of Brahmanism. Koh Ker was a cult site where Shiva had been worshipped a long time.

Century/Period/Age

10th century

Managed By

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Nearest Bus Station

Srayong Cheung, Koh Ker

Nearest Railway Station

Kulen, Koh Ker

Nearest Airport

Siem Reap

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