Prasat Kok Rokar (Preah Theat) – Kampong Thom

Built in the Khleng style at the end of the 11th century during King Suryavarman I’s reign, Prasat Kok Rokar is dedicated to Shiva. The temple features a conical central sanctuary, measuring 6m x 5m and 8m high, with porches facing east. Surrounding it is an outer rampart measuring 25m x 25m, with signs of former moats. Local lore suggests that during the French colonial period, many ancient artifacts were brought here from nearby temples, left behind when road construction plans were interrupted by war. Additionally, a nearby hill hosts a midnight ceremony every full moon, where virgin girls dance around a fire to pray for rain, highlighting the temple’s ongoing cultural significance.

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