| Title | Khmer architecture style |
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| Description | Khmer architecture, prevalent in Southeast Asia, showcases intricate carvings, towering prasats, and barays, reflecting a blend of Hindu-Buddhist cosmology and royal power. |
| Tags | Prasat Gopura Mandapa Meru Devaraja Angkor Temple architecture Sandstone carving Khmer art Religious architecture Naga Devata Apsara Baray Mount Meru Khmer Sandstone Laterite Temple Mountain Lintel |
| Style ID | INHF-530520960-18-11-25-KC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khmer-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/khmer-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 7 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Cambodia Thailand Laos Southeast Asia Thailand (influenced) Laos (influenced) Vietnam (influenced) Vietnam |
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| Time Periods | 9th-15th Century CE 9th-15th centuries CE 9th-15th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu Temples Buddhist Temples Hindu temples Buddhist temples Buddhist monasteries Royal complexes Royal temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Buddha Lokeshvara Brahma Bodhisattvas Harihara |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite Brick Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Prasat Towers Gopuras Barays Relief Carvings Naga Balustrades Enclosures Barays (reservoirs) Intricate bas-reliefs Temple mountains Prasats Moats Bas-reliefs Lintels Nagas Prasat towers Elaborate carvings Axial planning Prasat (temple mountain) Gopura (gateway) Apsaras Devatas Libraries Pediments |
| Keywords | Prasat Gopura Mandapa Meru Devaraja Angkor Temple architecture Sandstone carving Khmer art Religious architecture Naga Devata Apsara Baray Mount Meru Khmer Sandstone Laterite Temple Mountain Lintel |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art and Architecture of Cambodia | Book | Comprehensive overview of Khmer architectural development. |
| Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire | book | Explores the history and architecture of Angkor. |
| A History of Cambodia | Book | |
| Ancient Angkor | Book | General overview of Khmer architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Preah Vihear Temple Dangrek Mountains Cambodia | Primary | 100% |
| Ta Prohm Siem Reap Cambodia | Primary | 100% |
| Phimai Historical Park Nakhon Ratchasima | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Hin Muang Tam Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Phanom Wan Nakhon Ratchasima | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Sikhoraphum Surin | Secondary | 100% |
| Wat Phu Tok Khmer Sanctuary Si Sa Ket | Secondary | 100% |