Preah Ko
The first temple built at Hariharalaya, dedicated in 879 by Indravarman I. Six brick towers stand on a low platform, with fine lintels and stucco decoration still visible. It lies about 15 kilometres southeast of the main Angkor group, close to Bakong and Lolei.
- Where
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 13.3439, 103.9727
Get the Preah Ko stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Preah Ko. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Siem Reap volume with your photos and a note.
Near Preah Ko
Roluos Group 0.2 km
The ruins of Hariharalaya, the first capital of the Khmer Empire, about 13 kilometres east of Siem Reap. Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei date from the late 9th century and mark the start of Angkorian temple building.
Bakong 0.9 km
The earliest large sandstone temple mountain of the Khmer Empire, built in the late 9th century at Roluos. Five stepped tiers rise to a central tower and are guarded by stone elephants.
Lolei 1.0 km
The northernmost of the Roluos group of 9th century temples, built on an island in a baray that is now dry. Four brick towers stand in a row, with Sanskrit inscriptions on their doorposts.
Banteay Samre 11 km
A temple east of the East Baray, built in the reign of Suryavarman II in the style of Angkor Wat. It is compact and well preserved, with a moat around the central sanctuary.
Prasat Kravan 12 km
A small 10th century temple of five reddish brick towers on a shared terrace, south of Srah Srang. Its inner walls hold rare brick carvings of Vishnu. It is one of the smaller monuments in the Angkor group and takes only a few minutes to see.
Pre Rup 12 km
A Hindu temple mountain built in 961 or 962 as the state temple of King Rajendravarman. Its steep laterite and brick tiers and five towers make it a favourite place to watch the evening light.
Srah Srang 12 km
A rectangular reservoir at Angkor, just east of Banteay Kdei, dug in the 10th century and enlarged under Jayavarman VII. Its sandstone landing stage on the edge of the water is a quiet spot for sunrise.
Angkor National Museum 12 km
An archaeological museum in Siem Reap showing Angkorian artefacts and the history of the Khmer Empire. Its galleries hold Buddha images, Hindu sculptures and displays on the Angkor temples. It also has a gallery on the Khmer Empire and is a useful introduction before visiting the temples.
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Questions
Where is Preah Ko?
Preah Ko is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Roluos Group (0.2 km), Bakong (0.9 km), Lolei (1.0 km).
How do I get the Preah Ko stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Preah Ko and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Siem Reap volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Preah Ko before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Siem Reap volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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