| Title | Khmer Hindu Temple architecture style |
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| Description | A Southeast Asian style blending Indic cosmological principles with local Khmer craftsmanship, characterized by towering prasats (temple towers), intricate bas-reliefs depicting Hindu epics, and extensive use of sandstone. |
| Tags | Prasat Gopura Mount Meru Hindu Cosmology Bas-relief |
| Style ID | INHF-107245840-18-11-25-KH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khmer-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/khmer-hindu-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Cambodia Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 9th-15th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Royal temple complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Shiva Harihara |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite |
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| Architectural Features | Prasat (temple tower) Gopura (gateway) Bas-reliefs Moats Enclosure walls |
| Keywords | Prasat Gopura Mount Meru Hindu Cosmology Bas-relief |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire | Book | Overview of Angkorian art and architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia | Primary | 100% |