| Title | Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Phnom Bakheng exhibits a Khmer interpretation of Nagara architecture, incorporating a stepped pyramid structure to represent Mount Meru, reflecting Indian cosmological planning and Shaiva influences. |
| Also Known As | Khmer Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture with Indian Hindu Mount Meru Cosmological Influences Indian Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture Indian Mount Meru Cosmology Indian Shiva Temple Design Khmer Temple Design Indian Cosmological Planning |
| Tags | Mount Meru Devaraja Cosmological planning Hindu temple Pyramidal temple Khmer art |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-1067356396-00:05:07:30:03:21:NIKTAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/nagara-influenced-khmer-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/nagara-influenced-khmer-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Kamboja (Cambodia) Odisha Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | 9th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty Chandela dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temple Royal temple Mount Meru representation |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Harihara Hindu Devas |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Stepped pyramid Central shrine Subsidiary shrines Mandapa Garbhagriha Pradakshina patha |
| Keywords | Mount Meru Devaraja Cosmological planning Hindu temple Pyramidal temple Khmer art |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Angkor | Book | Discusses the architecture and symbolism of Angkorian temples. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia | Primary | 100% |