Koh Ker & Preah Vihear Temples

1.  King Yasovarman I (AD 889 – 900) built the central tower of Prasat Vihear and built Yasodharapura city on the natural mountain top.
2.  King Sursovarman I (AD 1002 – 1050) built the next central towers and rampart plus three Gopuras (monumental entrance towers). According to the inscription on the temple. the King prepared a celebration and invited the god Patresvara who stayed in Wat Pu (Pu Gogoda) in Laos with another god Sreisikharesvara.  The king asked god Patresvara to protect and take care of the Khmer Empire. Pu Pagoda belonged to the Khmer before and during the Khmer empire as an ancient Khmer capital. 
3. King Jayavarman VI (AD 1080-1109) built two libraries, restored and repaired some parts of the temple.
4. King Suryavarman II (AD 1113-1150) built the seven heads of the nagas (snakes’ heads) as well as the terraces and the statues of standing lions along the walking path. He also restored more nagas, staircases and repaired the main temple, regarding it as a worship area for all of kings.

PRASAT KOH KER  is in Preah Vihear province as well. This temple is like a Pyramid with seven levels up to the sky. Don’t miss the panoramic view from the top, wonderful for photos. We’ll also see smaller temples in the group – Prasat Krachap, Prasat Neang Kmao, Prasat Ling, Moat, and Prasat Bram, Prasat Chen. Most of these temples are cover by jungle as this area was abandoned and only recently discovered.