| Title | Southeast Asian Prasat architecture styleUncommon |
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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. |
| 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 to Angkor Wat Style Mahayana Buddhist-Shaiva Hindu Synthesis Mahayana Buddhist Architecture Shaiva Hindu Architecture Dvaravati Influences Khmer Baphuon Style Hindu Temple Architecture with Water Cosmology Water Architecture Mount Meru Symbolism Khmer Baphuon Style Hindu Shiva Lingam Temple Architecture Hindu Shiva Lingam Worship Khmer Early Angkorian Period Brick Prang Architecture Early Angkorian Period Brick Architecture Hindu Trinity Worship |
| 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-STY-2078991710-07:26:22:27:09:21:SAPAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/southeast-asian-prasat-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/southeast-asian-prasat-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 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) |
| 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% |