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Thailand: The brick prangs of Prasat Sikhoraphum, Surin Province, Northeast Thailand

Thailand: The brick prangs of Prasat Sikhoraphum, Surin Province, Northeast Thailand

Prasat Sikhoraphum is a Khmer Hindu temple built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (r. 1113 - 1150).

Prasat Sikhoraphum dates from the early 12th century and has been beautifully restored. It consists of five brick prangs on a square laterite platform surrounded by lily-filled ponds. The lintel and pillars of the central prang are beautifully carved with heavenly dancing girls, or apsara, and other scenes from Hindu mythology.

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