Angkor and Koh Ker: Rival Capitals of the Khmer Empire (Angkor and the Khmer Empire)
Language: English
Published by Aj Carmichael, 2025
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- Title
- Angkor and Koh Ker: Rival Capitals of the Khmer Empire (Angkor and the Khmer Empire)
- Author
- Carmichael, Aj
- Publisher
- Aj Carmichael
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798232298395
At the height of Southeast Asia's most powerful premodern state, the Khmer Empire briefly fractured its own center of gravity. Angkor and Koh Ker: Rival Capitals of the Khmer Empire explores one of the most dramatic and least understood episodes in Khmer history-the deliberate abandonment of Angkor and the rise of Koh Ker as an imperial capital. Spanning the reigns from Harshavarman I to Rajendravarman II, this book traces how kings, courtiers, priests, and architects reshaped political authority through sacred geography, monumental construction, and competing visions of divine kingship. Koh Ker was not a provincial anomaly, but a bold experiment in imperial control, cosmology, and legitimacy that challenged Angkor's dominance at the very core of the empire.
Drawing on archaeology, inscriptions, temple architecture, and regional power dynamics, this study reveals how rival capitals reflected deeper struggles over sovereignty, religious authority, and statecraft. The eventual return to Angkor did not erase Koh Ker's significance-it clarified it. By examining why the empire moved, fractured, and ultimately reconsolidated, this book offers a new lens on how Southeast Asian empires governed space, ritual, and memory. Essential reading for students of Khmer civilization, Angkor studies, and the history of ancient capitals, Angkor and Koh Ker illuminates how empires define themselves not only by expansion, but by where they choose to rule.
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About the Author
A.J. Carmichael is a renowned author and explorer noted for his expertise in ancient history, ancient mysteries, and adventure. He is passionately committed to uncovering the secrets of past cultures. From a young age, he became fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their mysterious pyramids. As he matured, his interest in ancient history deepened, and he immersed himself in the cultures and customs of civilizations long gone. After completing his studies, A.J. set out to explore the ancient world firsthand-travelling extensively to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome to study ruins and artifacts left behind by ancient peoples. Along the way, he made several exciting discoveries. He has published multiple bestselling books on ancient history and mysteries, including his renowned Ancient Worlds and Civilizations series, which have earned him international recognition and established him as a leading voice in popular historical writing.
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