Wat Preah Koe Morakot is located in the southern portion of the Royal Palace complex. The pagoda was formerly known as Wat Uborsth Rotannaram because it's where the king worshiped, prayed and practiced every Buddhist Silas Day.In addition, the royal family and officials also held Buddhist ceremonies there.
This pagoda no monks. However, this Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk lived for one year when he entered the monkhood. Because the pagoda has no monks, visitors usually refer to it as Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot.
When the king celebrates Buddhist ceremonies, monks from other pagodas such as Waht Unaloam and Wat Botumvattey are invited to attend the ceremonies. Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot was built between 1892 and 1902, during the reign of King Norodom, but at that time it was constructed of wood and brick. Its design is based on Cambodian architectural style.
The Banhchos Khan Seima ceremony was held on Feb 5, 1903. The temple was later damaged, and Queen Kosamak Nearyrath asked that it be repair. Under the direction of herson Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, who at that time was the head of state, the old temple was dismantled and reconstructed in 1962 on the same site with reinforced concrete. The floor was laid with silver tiles, and the columns were covered with glass stone imported from
Italy. The architecture, however, remained the same.
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