Sa Kaeo

Sa Kaeo lies in the eastern Thai lowlands, between the wooded hills and the routes leading towards Cambodia. In the wider region stands Sdok Kok Thom, a Khmer sanctuary dedicated to Shiva. Its sandstone walls and towers enclosed a religious foundation served by a family of priests. A long inscription dated to the eleventh century recounts their service to Khmer kings over many generations, preserving a remarkable account of royal ritual and the early history of the Khmer court.