Proper name Sikhoraphum Architectural styles Khmer Phone +66 94 870 6448 Architectural style Khmer Empire | Country Thailand Date built 12th century Province Surin Province Creator Suryavarman II | |
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Location Sikhoraphum, Amphoe Sikhoraphum Address Ra Ngang, Sikhoraphum District, Surin 32110, Thailand Hours Open today · 7AM–7PMSunday7AM–7PMMonday7AM–7PMTuesday12AM–11:59PMWednesday7AM–7PMThursday12AM–11:59PMFriday7AM–7PMSaturday7AM–7PMSuggest an edit Similar Prasat Bhumpone, Prasat Ban Phluang, Prasat Ta Muean, Prasat Yai Ngao, Prasat Ta Muen Thom | ||
Prasat sikhoraphum
Prasat Sikhoraphum (Thai: ปราสาทศีขรภูมิ) is a Khmer temple located in Thailand, between the cities of Surin and Sisaket. It was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II for Hindu worship.
The temple is composed of five sandstone and brick towers, on a base made of laterite. There are sandstone bas-reliefs on the main tower depicting Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha, Vishnu and Uma. The door frames have sets of apsaras, devatas and dvarapalas. The temple was converted for use by Buddhists in the 16th century. Architectural contributions influenced by Laos are evident on the tower roofs. The name comes from the Sanskrit word of South India shikhara, meaning tower sanctuary.
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