Question 1

What is Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style?

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Prasat architecture, common in Southeast Asia, denotes temple towers or sanctuaries, often dedicated to Hindu deities and reflecting local adaptations of Indian architectural principles.

Question 2

Where is Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture found?

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Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture is primarily found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Southeast Asia. There are 5 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture used?

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Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture was used during 8th-13th Century CE, 7th-13th Century CE, 6th-16th centuries CE, 9th-13th century CE, 9th-15th century CE. It is associated with the Khmer Empire, Various Local Kingdoms, Champa, Various local kingdoms, Dvaravati dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture?

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

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture?

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There are 5 heritage sites documented with Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 5 heritage sites) Uncommon 4.5/5(Based on 5 heritage sites)
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

Time Periods	8th-13th Century CE 7th-13th Century CE 6th-16th centuries CE 9th-13th century CE 9th-15th century CE
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
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Buddha Brahma Buddha (sometimes)

Primary Materials	Brick Sandstone Laterite
Architectural Features	Tower Sanctuaries Gopurams Lintels Pediments Prasat Towers Gopuras Tower sanctuaries Stepped pyramids Enclosures Relief carvings Prasat (temple tower) Corbelled arches

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.

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