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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Prasat Huai Thap Than is a small Khmer temple located in northeast Thailand, illustrating the architectural evolution from its original Hindu roots to Buddhist influences. Constructed during the Baphuon period in the mid-11th century, this site originally served as a Hindu temple associated with the Trimurti of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The temple features three main structures aligned on the same foundation, facing east and surrounded by a wall. In the 18th century, the Lan Xang Kingdom's influence led to architectural modifications, transforming the site to reflect Buddhist beliefs with a new structure resembling a Phra That, or a pagoda containing relics. This site provides valuable insights into the cultural and religious shifts in the region over several centuries.
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- Thailand
- Source
- Wikipedia