Le site de Koh Ker et le règne de Jayavarman IV, Histoire, art et archéologie

Koh Ker, the ancient capital of King Jayavarman IV (921–941), challenges traditional narratives about its abrupt abandonment. Contrary to assumptions, evidence suggests Koh Ker persisted beyond Jayavarman's reign, as indicated by monuments like the prasat Kravan and Neang Khmau, which exhibit the 'style of Koh Ker' and were built outside the capital. This study systematically analyzes 40 inscriptions from Koh Ker’s temples, providing a chronology of architecture, statuary, and iconography while examining their linguistic content—ranging from royal donations to administrative records—in Sanskrit and Khmer. By integrating historical documentation with field research, the work reveals that Koh Ker's decline was gradual rather than immediate, offering new insights into its cultural and political significance during the Angkorian period.

Cint, C. Le site de Koh Ker et le règne de Jayavarman IV, Histoire, art et archéologie. https://doi.org/10.70675/7c6075f8z491az4a81z944az9efa9047d185