Sambo Preykuk is a cultural and historical site located in Sambo Village, Sambo commune, Prast Sombo district, about 25 kilometters northeast of kampong Thom provincial twon. The site was once an old capital namde isanapura and a religious center for the worship of Shiva Brahamanism.
. The Central Temple
Many temples were build in Sambo Preykuk during the reign of king Isanavarman I (AD 616-635) in the 7th century. The temples of Sambo Preykuk constructed of solid brick, literate and sandstone and decorated by bas-reliefs. The lintel, pillars and door frames are all made of sandstone.
So far, 140 temples have been discovered in the forest. Sombo Preykuk temples are divided into four main groups:
. The Central Temple
The central temple is called Tor temple, or the lion temple. There are sealed door on three sides
and a real door that opens on the north side. On each side is a set of stairs between two status
of kneeling lion temple. The lion temple was build in 9th century.
of kneeling lion temple. The lion temple was build in 9th century.
. The Northern Temple
The northern temples are called mind-Sambo temples and are surrounded by many small temples.
. The Southern Temples
The Southern temples are called Yeay Poan temples. They, too, are surrounded by many temples.
There are two ramparts, which the inner rampart has four gopuras on each side. This site was a
former capital.
. Kraol Romeas Temples
Kraol Romeas temples are located about 2 kilometers north of Sambo Preykuk. All were build of
brick, except the temple to the west, which is made of literate.
To conserve the temples, three areas are designated as protected sites for the purpose of
covering the temples. They are marked as follow:
- First Area: the first area covers 30 meters outside the rampart.
- Second Area: the second area covers 300 meters outside the first area.
- Third Area: the third area covers 1,500 meters outside the second area.
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