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What is Khmer Temple architecture style?

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Khmer temple architecture, prevalent in Southeast Asia, showcases intricate carvings, towering prasats (towers), and elaborate moats, reflecting Hindu-Buddhist cosmology and royal power.

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Where is Khmer Temple architecture style architecture found?

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Khmer Temple architecture style architecture is primarily found in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Kamboja (Cambodia). There are 2 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Khmer Temple architecture style architecture used?

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Khmer Temple architecture style architecture was used during 9th-15th century CE, 9th-15th Century CE. It is associated with the Khmer Empire dynasty/period.

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What materials are used in Khmer Temple architecture style architecture?

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Khmer Temple architecture style architecture typically uses Sandstone, Laterite, Brick. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Khmer Temple architecture style architecture?

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There are 2 heritage sites documented with Khmer Temple architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Khmer Temple architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites)
Description	Khmer temple architecture, prevalent in Southeast Asia, showcases intricate carvings, towering prasats (towers), and elaborate moats, reflecting Hindu-Buddhist cosmology and royal power.
Also Known As	Khmer Baphuon to Angkor Wat Style Mountain Temple Architecture Khmer Temple Architecture Baphuon Style Angkor Wat Style Mountain Temple Architecture Hindu Cosmology Khmer Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture with Indian Hindu Mount Meru Cosmological Influences Indian Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture Indian Mount Meru Cosmology Indian Shiva Temple Design Khmer Temple Design Indian Cosmological Planning
Tags	Khmer architecture Temple Southeast Asia Hinduism Buddhism Devaraja Temple mountain Angkor Prasat Khmer art
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8995440706-08:29:28:30:06:24:KTAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khmer-temple-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/khmer-temple-architecture-style`
Total Sites	2
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	9th-15th century CE 9th-15th Century CE
Dynasties	Khmer Empire

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Buddhist temples Royal complexes Hindu temple Royal temple
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Buddha Various Hindu and Buddhist deities Hindu Devas

Primary Materials	Sandstone Laterite Brick
Architectural Features	Prasats Gopurams Moats Bas-reliefs Lintels Temple mountain Prasat Enclosure walls Causeways

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Khao Phra Viharn Sisaket	Secondary	100%
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia	Secondary	100%

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