| Title | Baphuon architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | Baphuon style, a phase of Khmer architecture, is known for its monumental scale, stepped pyramid structures, and intricate carvings, often dedicated to Hindu deities. |
| Also Known As | Khmer Baphuon to Angkor Wat Style Mountain Temple Architecture Khmer Temple Architecture Baphuon Style Angkor Wat Style Mountain Temple Architecture Hindu Cosmology Khmer Baphuon to Angkor Wat Style Mahayana Buddhist-Shaiva Hindu Synthesis Mahayana Buddhist Architecture Shaiva Hindu Architecture Southeast Asian Prasat Design Dvaravati Influences |
| Tags | Khmer architecture Temple mountain Pyramid Angkor Meru Prasat Gopura Mandapa Devaraja |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-3076251272-09:00:23:05:10:18:BAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/baphuon-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/baphuon-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Cambodia Thailand Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 11th century CE 11th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Hindu Temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu |
| Keywords | Khmer architecture Temple mountain Pyramid Angkor Meru Prasat Gopura Mandapa Devaraja |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art and Architecture of Cambodia | Book | |
| A Short History of Cambodia | Book | Provides context for the Baphuon style within Khmer history. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Phra Viharn Sisaket | Secondary | 100% |
| Phimai Historical Park Nakhon Ratchasima | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Hin Muang Tam Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Phanom Wan Nakhon Ratchasima | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Ta Mueang Surin | Secondary | 100% |
| Wat Phu Tok Khmer Sanctuary Si Sa Ket | Secondary | 100% |