| Title | Khmer Baphuon architecture styleUncommon |
|---|---|
| Description | The Baphuon style, a precursor to Angkor Wat, features monumental stepped pyramids, intricate carvings, and a focus on Mount Meru symbolism within a Hindu context. |
| Also Known As | Khmer Baphuon to Angkor Wat Style Hindu Temple Architecture Khmer Temple Architecture Baphuon Style Angkor Wat Style Hindu Cosmology Dravidian Temple Planning Southeast Asian Prasat Design Khmer Baphuon Style Hindu Temple Architecture with Water Cosmology Water Architecture Mount Meru Symbolism Khmer Baphuon Style Hindu Shiva Temple Architecture Hindu Shiva Temple Design Khmer Baphuon Style Hindu Shiva Lingam Temple Architecture Hindu Shiva Lingam Worship |
| Tags | Mount Meru Pyramid Temple Khmer Art Hindu Temple Prasat Water cosmology Sandstone carving Khmer art Temple Mountain Shikhara Gopura Deva Shiva Lingam Southeast Asian temple Causeway Lintel Sandstone Khmer |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-0518973400-02:16:33:19:03:23:KBAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khmer-baphuon-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/khmer-baphuon-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 4 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Cambodia Thailand Laos Vietnam Thailand (influenced) Southeast Asia |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 11th Century CE 11th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu Temples Royal Temples Hindu temples Royal temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Stepped Pyramids Elevated Causeways Intricate Carvings Mount Meru Symbolism Pyramidal temple mountain Elevated causeways Intricate bas-reliefs Enclosures Gopuras Pyramidal temple-mountains Intricate carvings Cruciform plan Prasats Intricate bas-relief carvings Lintels with narrative carvings |
Keywords
| Keywords | Mount Meru Pyramid Temple Khmer Art Hindu Temple Prasat Water cosmology Sandstone carving Khmer art Temple Mountain Shikhara Gopura Deva Shiva Lingam Southeast Asian temple Causeway Lintel Sandstone Khmer |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Art and Architecture of Cambodia | Book | |
| Early Temples of Mainland Southeast Asia | book | Focuses on the development of temple architecture in the region. |
| Early Temples of Thailand: Art and Architecture of the Eleventh-Twelfth Centuries C.E. | Book | |
| Ancient Angkor | Book | Focuses on the Baphuon period and its architectural innovations. |
| Early Temples of South-East Asia | Book |
Heritage Sites (5)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prasat Hin Muang Tam Buri Ram | Primary | 100% |
| Prasat Phanom Wan Nakhon Ratchasima | Primary | 100% |
| Prasat Ta Mueang Surin | Primary | 100% |
| Wat Phu Tok Khmer Sanctuary Si Sa Ket | Primary | 100% |
| Phanom Rung Historical Park Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Sandstone
Laterite
Related Features
Stepped Pyramids
Elevated Causeways
Intricate Carvings
Mount Meru Symbolism
Pyramidal temple mountain
Elevated causeways
Intricate bas-reliefs
Enclosures
Gopuras
Pyramidal temple-mountains
Intricate carvings
Cruciform plan
Prasats
Intricate bas-relief carvings
Lintels with narrative carvings
Example Sites
How to Identify Khmer Baphuon architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Stepped Pyramids, Elevated Causeways, Intricate Carvings.
- Verify geographic location: Khmer Baphuon architecture style architecture is typically found in Cambodia and Thailand.
- Examine construction materials: Khmer Baphuon architecture style typically uses Sandstone and Laterite.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from 11th Century CE.
- Compare with documented examples: 5 heritage sites use this architectural style.