Lovek was a city in ancient Cambodia that became the nation's capital in the 16th century after Civil War Between Sdech Kan And Ponhea Chan. Howere Ponhea Chan won and become the new king of Cambodia. Lovek was chosen by Ang Chan I after the sacking of Angkor by Borommaracha II 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 perio… (More on Lovek)