Khmer cities are cities that can be founded by the Khmer civilization in Civilization IV and its expansions. The first city founded is the capital, and the names of future cities are chosen in the order they appear on the list below.
The names listed are default names; players can change their cities' names if they choose.
List of cities[]
Founding Order | City Name | Notes |
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1 | Yasodharapura | First Khmer capital in Angkor area, repeatedly used by various Khmer kings |
2 | Hariharalaya | Earliest Khmer capital (near Roluos, not in Angkor) |
3 | Angkor Thom | Largest, most advanced Angkor capital, built by Jayavarman VII |
4 | Angkor Wat | Largest and most famous Angkor temple, capital of Suryavarman II; "City" version of Angkor Wat |
5 | Nagara Jayasri | (Preah Khan) Major Angkor city and site of major temples and palaces |
6 | Rajavihara | (Ta Prohm) Temple complex, university and monastery in Angkor |
7 | Isvarapura | (Banteay Srei) City around Banteay Srei, temple of a prominent minister |
8 | Banteay Kdei | Major temple complex and city similar to Ta Prohm and Preah Khan |
9 | Jayendranagari | (Ta Keo) Once an Angkor capital under Jayavarman V, near Yasodharapura |
10 | Pre Rup | Capital after return to Angkor from Koh Ker |
11 | Vimayapura | (Phimai) Important large Khmer city in northeast Thailand |
12 | Lingapura | (Wat Phu) Khmer city in present-day Laos |
13 | Krong Chaktomuk | (Phnom Penh) Khmer capital after the Thai captured Angkor, modern capital |
14 | Chok Gargyar | (Koh Ker) Once a non-Angkor capital (under Jayavarman IV and Hasavarman II) |
15 | Mahendraparvata | (Phnom Kulen) One of the earliest Khmer capitals (not in Angkor) |
16 | Amarendrapura | (Kampong Cham/Wat Nokor) One of the earliest Khmer capitals |
17 | Indrapura | Champa capital (875-982), also another name for Amarendrapura |
18 | Lavo | (Lopburi/Lavapura) Important western Khmer centre in Thailand |
19 | Preah Vihear | Major temple complex on present-day Thai-Cambodian border |
20 | Phanom Rung | Major temple complex in eastern Thailand on the Phimai - Angkor road |
21 | Phimai | Thai name for modern town at ancient Vimayapura |
22 | Muang Tam | Khmer city on the most important Khmer roadway, from Phimai to Angkor |
23 | Beng Melea | Location of important temple complex built by Suryavarman II |
24 | Prasat Bakan | Major Khmer temple complex and possible capital |
25 | Singhapura | (Mueang Sing) Khmer site in southern Thailand, named in honorary stela |
26 | Chalieng | (Si Satchanalai) Khmer outpost in northern Thailand, actually spelled Chaliang |
27 | Sukhothai | First capital of Thailand, part of the Khmer empire until it revolted |
28 | Viangchan | (Vientiane) Current capital of Laos, once a Khmer city |
29 | Battambang | 2nd city of modern Cambodia and site of Khmer settlements |
30 | Suryaparvata | (Phnom Chisor) Early Khmer temple in south Cambodia built by Suryavarman I |
31 | Prey Nokor | (Ho Chi Minh City) Most important Khmer port until 17th century, in Vietnam |
32 | O Keo | Important port city from Funan onwards, in Medong Valley, Vietnam |
33 | Aninditapura | Chenla (pre-Khmer) capital in Angkor region |
34 | Isanapura | (Sambor Prei Kuk) Lower Chenla (pre-Khmer) capital of Cambodia |
35 | Shrestapura | Upper Chenla (pre-Khmer) capital near Wat Phu in present-day Laos |
36 | Angkor Borei | Cradle of the Khmer people, important pre-Khmer site in southern Cambodia |
37 | Vyadhapura | (Prei Nokor-Ba) Pre-Khmer city conquered by Jayavarman II, capital for Funan |
38 | Bhavapura | Chenla (pre-Khmer) capital of Cambodia and Khmer city |
39 | Sambhupura | Pre-Khmer city conquered by Jayavarman II |
40 | Lovek | Post-Angkor Khmer capitals of some importance, wealthy trade centre |
41 | Udong | Post-Khmer capital of Cambodia before Phnom Penh became permanent capital |
See also[]
- Khmer cities in other games