Sambor Pre Kuk The 7th Century Termple City Of Sambor Pre Kuk is among the Oldest Angkorian Sights. It is Situated 30kms from Kompong Thom; half way from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh; It is a long day excursion or good excuse to break the journey or stay overnight on Kompong Thom on the way to or from Phnom Penh.
Sambor Prei Kuk was the Site of an ancient Chenla city and known as Ishanapura. From the 7th Century It was occupied until AD 944 under the reign of Rajenarvaman I ;The city came into decline and was eventually abandoned. The 7th Century Termple City Of Sambor Pre Kuk is among the Oldest Angkorian Sights. It is Situated 30kms from Kompong Thom; half way from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh; It is a long day excursion or good excuse to break the journey or stay overnight on Kompong Thom on the way to or from Phnom Penh.