Yeay Lao Group (Sambor Prei Kuk)
Chenla (Isanapura 616–635 CE) to Angkor·Chenla (Isanapura, King Isanavarman I)·🇰🇭 Kampong Thom Province, Prasat Sambor District, Yeay Lao temple group (Isanapura), Cambodia
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About Yeay Lao Group (Sambor Prei Kuk)
Yeay Lao is one of three walled cities of Isanapura (Samor Prei Kuk, UNESCO 2017) — Chenla capital 616–635 CE, 250×250 m walled enclosure with 3 octagonal brick sanctuaries.
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Why it mattersKey Chenla (Isanapura, King Isanavarman I) temple-complex with stratified sequence and regional trade significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- 616 CE
- Period
- Chenla (Isanapura 616–635 CE) to Angkor
- Culture
- Chenla (Isanapura, King Isanavarman I)
- Purpose
- Ancient city and ceremonial centre
- Abandoned
- 13th century
- Rediscovered
- 1970s excavation
- Excavation
- Excavated
On the ground
Structures & features
12.8700° N · 105.0400° E · 15 m · 3 mapped features
Yeay Lao Sanctuary B
templeOctagonal brick sanctuary 6 m high with Chenla lintel
12.8703° N · 105.0403° EEnclosure Wall and Gopura
fortification7-m wall with gopura and causeway
12.8697° N · 105.0397° ERing Moat (18 km)
hydraulic18-km ring moat with hydraulic intake
12.8700° N · 105.0408° E