Preah Ko Temple – Roluos Group: Built by King Indravarman I in late 9th century C.E., dedicated to Hindu (Shiva) It has six towers displaying set on a platform, all beautifully preserved carvings. Originally surrounded by walls and gopura of which only vestiges remain. Preah Ko was one of the first major temples of the empire at the nearly Khmer capital of Hariharalaya. Preah Ko (Sacred Bull) derives its name from the statues of bulls at the front of the central towers.
Location:Angkor Archaeological Park - Roluos Group
Date of Construction: Late 9th century AD
King: Indravarman I
Style: Preah Ko
Roluos Group.Six towers displaying set on a platform, all beautifully preserved carvings . Originally surrounded by walls and gopuras of which only vestiges remain. Preah Ko was one of the first major temples of the empire at the early Khmer capital of Hariharalaya. Preah Ko (Sacred Bull) derives its name from the statues of bulls at the front of the central towers.
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