Prasat Chen at Koh Ker: Local Memories and the Original Name “Sri Bati”

Prasat Chen is located in the Koh Ker area, once a former capital of the Khmer Empire. While the name “Prasat Chen” is commonly used today, local villagers have passed down stories for generations that its original name was “Sri Bati.” These oral traditions, combined with archaeological remains, reveal the temple as more than ancient stone—it is a living connection between history, belief, and community memory.