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Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Main view showing Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Main view showing Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Main view showing Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Chola Period
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin - (32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin - Detailed architectural view of temple with Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
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(32140), Prasat District, Surin, Thailand, Surin
Built 1050 CE (11th century)

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Cultural Heritage

Erected during the Baphuon period, Prasat Ta Mueang Thom, as it is often known, held a pivotal strategic position as part of a triad of temples (Ta Mueang Thom, Ta Mueang Tot, and Ta Mueang Chan) along the ancient Khmer highway. This vital imperial artery connected the heartland of Angkor to the distant northern outpost of Phimai, traversing the formidable Dângrêk Mountains. The complex served not merely as a religious sanctuary dedicated to Shiva but also as a crucial way-station, facilitating the movement of imperial officials, troops, and pilgrims, thereby consolidating Khmer influence and administration across its northern frontiers during the 11th century. Its construction under kings like Udayadityavarman II underscored the empire's ambition to integrate its vast territories through a network of sacred and functional infrastructure. The temple's location on the present-day Thai-Cambodian border further highlights its historical significance as a frontier outpost of the Khmer Empire. It functioned as a tangible assertion of imperial presence and cultural hegemony in a region that was often a contested zone. The extensive Shiva worship, evidenced by numerous lingams, was instrumental in propagating the state religion and fostering cultural cohesion among diverse populations. The eventual abandonment of Prasat Ta Mueang by the 15th century reflects the broader decline of the Khmer Empire and a significant shift in regional power dynamics, leaving the once-thriving imperial hub to succumb to the encroaching jungle and the vagaries of time.

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Built in the Khmer Baphuon architecture style, Southeast Asian Prasat architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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