Prasat Tao C1
| Native Name | ប្រាសាទតោ |
|---|---|
| Alternative name | Central Group, Group C, Central Group Sambor Prei Kuk |
| BA# | C0605190 |
| CISARK# | 1645 |
| IK# | 162.01 |
| K Inscription | K.443 |
| Inscr. Location | In situ |
| Size | Small |
| Condition | Intact |
| Type | Temple |
| Location | |
| Part of | Prasat Tao, Isanapura, Bhavapura, Sambor Prei Kuk Group |
| Village | Sambor |
| Commune | Sambor |
| District | Prasat Sambor |
| Province | Kampong Thom |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 12.86761, 105.03838 |
| History | |
| Founded | 7th Century |
| Builder | Isanavarman I, Jayavarman I |
| Art Style | Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Preah |
| Material | Brick, Laterite, Sandstone |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Deity | Shiva |
| UNESCO Inscription | 2017 |
Prasat Tao C1 (ប្រាសាទតោ - Pronounced: Pra-saht T'aow)
The central and last remaining brick tower at Prasat Tao.
Within the inner enclosure of Prasat Tao, the central tower C1 is surrounded by 5 other structures Prasat Tao C14-1 and Prasat Tao C14-2 to the east, Prasat Tao C15-1 and Prasat Tao C15-2 to the west and Prasat Tao C16 in the southwest corner.
The inner enclosure has both an east and west entrance gopura, Prasat Tao C10 and Prasat Tao C11 respectively.
According to a recent brick analysis, the central tower is the earliest, with certain outer shrines corresponding to the Bhavavarman II period and the others, (particularly to the east), being later Jayavarman I additions. However, while initial work on the central shrine may date to the Isanavarman I era, decoration - including colonnettes and lintels - is typical 8th-century (Prei Khmeng and Kampong Preah styles while the famous lion statues (that give the site its name) are considered early-9th century.
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Sandstone lotus
Sandstone Lions
Damaged Prei Khmeng lintel in situ
Kamping Preah-style lintel at C1
C1
Carved colonette
Brick Prasat
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Nearby Sites
- Isanapura
- Prasat Tao
- Prasat Tao C1
- Prasat Tao C10
- Prasat Tao C11
- Prasat Tao C12
- Prasat Tao C13
- Prasat Tao C14-1
- Prasat Tao C14-2
- Prasat Tao C15-1
- Prasat Tao C15-2
- Prasat Tao C16
- Prasat Tao C17-1
- Prasat Tao C17-2
- Prasat Tao C18-1
- Prasat Tao C18-2
- Prasat Tao C18-3
- Prasat Tao C18-4
- Prasat Tao C18-5
- Prasat Tao C18-6
- Prasat Yeay Poan S16
- Prasat Yeay Poan S17-4
- Prasat Yeay Poan S17-5
- Prasat Yeay Poan S5
- Sambor Prei Kuk C2-C3
- Sambor Prei Kuk C4-C5
- Sambor Prei Kuk C8-1
- Sambor Prei Kuk C8-2
- Sambor Prei Kuk C8-3
- Sambor Prei Kuk S13
- Srah Prasat Tao
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