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Prasat Hin Phimai
Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima
11th-12th Century CE
Largest Khmer temple in Thailand, predating Angkor Wat. Originally Hindu, later converted to Buddhist. Connected to Angkor by ancient highway.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Khmer
- Style
- Khmer
- Primary Deity
- Shiva/Buddha
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Largest Khmer temple in Thailand. Predates Angkor Wat. Hindu-Buddhist conversion. Ancient highway to Angkor
Architectural Features
Predates Angkor WatAncient highwayThai-Khmer heritageBeautifully restored