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  The Royal Palace Location in Cambodia | |
| Location | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 13°26′44″N 103°51′21″E / 13.44556°N 103.85583°E |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| Part of | Angkor Thom |
| Length | 585 m |
| Width | 246 m |
| Area | 14.4 ha |
| Circumference | 1662 m |
| History | |
| Builder | Suryavarman I and others |
| Founded | 11th to 13th century AD |
| Abandoned | 16th century AD |
| Periods | Middle ages |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | Ticket required for foreigners |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Bakheng to Bayon |
The Royal Palace was first built by king Suryavarman I and used continuously from the 11th to the late 16th century AD. During that period, the area was transformed and restored several times. Recent excavations have revealed many remains, such as a 10th-century temple which was built by a minister to Yasovarman I, was probably considered to be this minister's residence.
Most of the royal palace buildings were constructed by using perishable materials because they would have been non-religious in nature.