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Prasat Phanomwan

Khorat-Khon Kaen Road Ban Pho Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima -Thailand

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It is believed that Prasat Phanomwan was built in the 15th Buddhist century and was renovated during 18th and 19th century. The place was the Hindu religion and later became a Buddhist ritual site. Although most of the place was ruined, the main pagoda and a tiered pagoda are still remaining.

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Surrounded with sandstone walkway and laterite wall around the sanctuary, the southwest area is a sandstone pagoda called Prang Noi with the large Buddha statue inside. Outside the area comprises of Gopura (a sanctuary doorway or porch) situated in the form of tall tower in four directions. The east side of the sanctuary features the trace of a moat and hill called "Noen Oraphim".

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Posted by TheJohnsons 05:26 Archived in Thailand

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