Lovek

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Lovek was a city in ancient Cambodia that became the nation's capital in the 16th century after Angkor was sacked by Siamese King Boromoraja II in 1431. Lovek was chosen as a new capital because of its more readily defensible terrain. During this period, Cambodia was often referred to as Lovek.

Spanish and Portuguese adventurers and missionaries first visited the kingdom during this period. The Thai conquered the new capital at Lovek in 1594 and this marked a downturn in the kingdom's fortunes and Cambodia became a pawn in power struggle between its two increasingly powerful neighbors, Siam and Vietnam.

In 1618, the capital was once again relocated and moved to Oudong.