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Khmer cities are cities that can be founded by the Khmer civilization in Civilization IV and its expansions. The first city founded is the CapitalGold4 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
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

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