Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
REMOTE
ANGKORIAN SITES
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Koh Ker
Abandoned for centuries to the forests of the north,
Koh Ker
(admission US$10)
, capital of the
Angkorian empire from AD 928 to AD 944, was for a long time one of Cambodia's most
remote and inaccessible temple complexes. Now, since the opening of a toll road from Dam
Dek (via Beng Mealea), Koh Ker (pronounced ko-
kaye
) is within day-trip distance of
Siem Reap. But to really appreciate the temples - the ensemble has 42 major structures in
an area that measures 9km by 4km - it's necessary to spend at least one night.
