Krol Ko
Siem Reap Municipality
buddhist temple
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers and fellow scholars, to the profound and deeply atmospheric ruins of Krol Ko. I am delighted to be your guide today as we step off the well trodden paths of the Angkor Archaeological Park and delve…
Listen in the app2The Eastern Approach and the Outer Laterite Wall
As we walk westward from the modern access road, we are greeted by the remains of the outer enclosure of Krol Ko. Notice the physical transition as we leave the bright, open spaces behind and enter the dappled shade of the…
Listen in the app3The Stepped Moat and the Echoes of Anavatapta
Just past the outer wall, we encounter a fascinating landscape feature that was integral to the function of the temple. Look around the perimeter of the monument, and you will discern the clear depressions of a three quarter moat…
Listen in the app4The Scattered Pediments: The Medicine Master
As we explore the grounds near the eastern entrance, I invite you to look closely at the earth beneath your feet. Here, resting on the ground under the shade of a large tree, lies a magnificent piece of fallen history. …
Listen in the app5The Scattered Pediments: Lokeshvara the Compassionate
Just a short distance further along the ground, we encounter another remarkable fallen pediment. This one faces west, and its subject matter introduces us to one of the most beloved and essential figures in the Mahayana Buddhist…
Listen in the app6The Scattered Pediments: The Hindu Presence
Directly opposite the carving of the compassionate Lokeshvara, we find a piece of art that might puzzle a casual observer. Please direct your attention to this beautifully preserved pediment. …
Listen in the app7The Inner Enclosure and the Laterite Library
We now cross the threshold of the second enclosure, moving into the innermost courtyard of Krol Ko. This rectangular space is intimate, measuring a mere thirty five by twenty five meters. …
Listen in the app8The Central Sanctuary and the Surviving Buddhas
We have finally arrived at the focal point of the entire complex. Directly in front of you stands the central sanctuary of Krol Ko. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As our exploration of Krol Ko draws to a close, let us pause in the quiet courtyard and reflect upon the vast sweep of history that has washed over these stones. We have walked in the footsteps of medieval healers, anxious…
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What is Krol Ko?
Krol Ko is a place in Siem Reap Municipality with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Siem Reap Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4681, 103.8950 |
| Last updated |
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