Prasat Kuhak Nokor – Cambodia

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Address

Prasat Kuhak Nokor, Khum Pongro, Baray district, Cambodia Phone: +855 10 833 168

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Prasat Kuhak Nokor is located in Trodork Poung Village, Pong Ror Commune, Baray District, and Kampong Thom Province and is in the complex of Wat Kuhak Nokor (Buddhist Pagoda). It is 79km from Provincial Town of Kampong Thom. These sanctuaries were built on the flat ground, on a square terrace made of laterite and sandstone facing to the East with the rampart surrounding.

Puranic Significance

Prasat Kuhak Nokor was built in 10th -11th century by the king Suryavarman I (1002-1050) to dedicate to Siva. But in the same year (1002), another document said there was a king named Preah Bat Jayviravarman who was also on throne (1002-1010). The two kings claimed that they were on throne at the same year, this leading to war between king and king until 1006. Then the king Suryavarman I conquered Yasodharpura city, however the war still lasted for 04 years to end. In 1010, the king Suryavarman I gained success over the entire territory and had full power in the country. It was built on a square shaped courtyard consisting of laterite and sandstone facing east. The throne is also square decorated by lotus flowers with several male statues. One of the statues is known to locals as the ‘Neak Ta Bark Kor’. The temple is known also for its two ponds temple. The largest is 160 meters long and 88 meters wide. The smaller of the two is 45 meters in length and 20 meters wide. The structures of the buildings are mixed, made of laterite and the decoration of sandstone.