Khmer Empire temple priestess in her intricate ceremonial attire.

A Khmer Empire temple priestess was a sacred female figure who served in religious roles within the empire's temples, particularly those dedicated to Hinduism and Buddhism. These priestesses played a vital role in temple rituals and ceremonies, including offering prayers, maintaining the sacred spaces, and sometimes performing dances or other forms of worship. They were often associated with the temples' spiritual and cultural activities and held special positions within the religious hierarchy of the Khmer Empire.