Sambor Prei Kuk
| Sambor Prei Kuk | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ishanapura |
| Site type | Archaeological site |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Period | Late 6th and early 7th centuries AD |
| Subjects | Religion & Spiritual Life; History & Remembrance |
Sambor Prei Kuk is an archaeological site in Cambodia. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
History
Sambor Prei Kuk has been identified as Ishanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire, which flourished over much of Southeast Asia in the late 6th and early 7th centuries AD. The Temple Zone comprises 186 fired brick temples with sandstone detailing, together with hydraulic features, causeways and ancillary structures. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
Significance
The site reflects the convergence of Hindu spiritual and technical influences from India and Persia with animist and Buddhist elements, producing the Sambor Prei Kuk artistic style. Its architecture and art became a model for other parts of the region and laid the foundations for the unique Khmer style of the Angkorian period; its inscriptions also reflect the concept of the God-King. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
Stewardship
The National Authority for Sambor Prei Kuk (NASPK) is responsible for the overall management of the property and its buffer zone, including conservation, protection, restoration, development activities and interpretation. The site is protected by the Royal Decree of 24 December 2014 and the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage dated 25 January 1996, and NASPK is supported by the local NGO “The Conservation and Development Community for Sambor Prei Kuk.”. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)