| Title | Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style |
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| Description | Prasat architecture, common in Southeast Asia, denotes temple towers or sanctuaries, often dedicated to Hindu deities and reflecting local adaptations of Indian architectural principles. |
| Tags | Prasat Temple Tower Gopuram Hindu-Buddhist Syncretism Gopura Mandapa Meru Temple tower Southeast Asian art Hindu temple Religious architecture Shikhara influence Temple complex Southeast Asia Temple Hindu Buddhist |
| Style ID | INHF-831498630-18-11-25-SS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/southeast-asian-prasat-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/southeast-asian-prasat-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Thailand Cambodia Laos Vietnam Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 8th-13th Century CE 7th-13th Century CE 6th-16th centuries CE 9th-13th century CE 9th-15th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire Various Local Kingdoms Champa Various local kingdoms Dvaravati |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu Temples Buddhist Temples Hindu temples Buddhist temples (sometimes) Buddhist temples Hindu temple complexes Buddhist temple complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Buddha Brahma Buddha (sometimes) |
| Primary Materials | Brick Sandstone Laterite |
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| Architectural Features | Tower Sanctuaries Gopurams Lintels Pediments Prasat Towers Gopuras Tower sanctuaries Stepped pyramids Enclosures Relief carvings Prasat (temple tower) Corbelled arches |
| Keywords | Prasat Temple Tower Gopuram Hindu-Buddhist Syncretism Gopura Mandapa Meru Temple tower Southeast Asian art Hindu temple Religious architecture Shikhara influence Temple complex Southeast Asia Temple Hindu Buddhist |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Kingdoms of Southeast Asia | Book | |
| The Art and Architecture of Thailand | book | Provides an overview of Thai art and architecture, including Khmer influences. |
| The Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia | Book | Provides a broad overview of temple architecture across the region. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phanom Rung Historical Park Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |
| Phimai Historical Park Nakhon Ratchasima | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Hin Muang Tam Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |
| Prasat Ta Mueang Surin | Secondary | 100% |
| San Phra Kan Prang Khaek Lopburi | Secondary | 100% |