The major Khmer archeological sites on Thailand territory listed and briefly commented.
Created by Renown Travel, a tourism company agreed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, a summary of major Khmer temples and dharmsalas (“house with fire” in Sanskrit: roadside shelters-sanctuaries where pilgrims were able to rest and meditate during their journey) across modern Thailand.
Includes Muang Tum, Phanom Rung, Phimai, Prasat Muang Singh, Prasat Sikhoraphum, Sdok Kok Thom, Phra Prang Sam Yot and Wat Kamphaeng Laeng. (names adapted to Thai pronunciation)
Tags: Thailand, Khmer Empire, Surin, dharmasala, Khmer temples, Buriram
kh ប្រាង្គ, th ปรางค์ ; compoud of sk pra- ("forward) and aṅga (body limb).
A tall tower-like spire, usually richly carved, common shrine element of Hindu and Buddhist architecture in the Khmer Empire (802–1431). Later adapted by Buddhist builders in Thailand, especially during the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1350–1767) and Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932). In Thailand, only related with most important Buddhist temples.
