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| native_name_lang = ปราสาทตำหนักไทร, ប្រាសាទតាមណាក់សៃ
| native_name_lang = ปราสาทตำหนักไทร, ប្រាសាទតាមណាក់សៃ
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| alternate_name = Prasat Samrong
| ba_no          = T33025
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This single, east-facing brick tower on a double platform is located slightly to the east of the active Buddhist monastery Wat Tamnak Sai. The tower has been extensively restored in recent years and, although lacking its upper section, is in good condition. (1) The western doorway features octagonal colonettes and, previously, a reclining Vishnu lintel, while a pair of lion statues and sandstone lotus-form top-piece can also be seen on-site along with a pedestal in the tower's interior. (The lintel has since been moved to the [[Phimai National Museum]].)
This single, east-facing brick tower on a double platform is located slightly to the east of the active Buddhist monastery Wat Tamnak Sai. The tower has been extensively restored in recent years and, although lacking its upper section, is in good condition. (1) The western doorway features octagonal colonettes and, previously, a reclining Vishnu lintel, while a pair of lion statues and sandstone lotus-form top-piece can also be seen on-site along with a pedestal in the tower's interior. (The lintel has since been moved to the [[Phimai National Museum]].)


As with many sites in the region, the shrine appears to be in an 11th-century, Khleang or Baphuon style.
As with many sites in the region, the shrine appears to be in an 11th-century, [[Khleang]] or [[Baphuon]] style.


(1) ''Please note that our photos were taken prior to restoration.''
(1) ''Please note that our photos were taken prior to restoration.''
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== Image Gallery ==
== Image Gallery ==
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File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 1.jpg|
File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 1.jpg|Before restoration
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File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 2.jpg|
File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 3.jpg|
File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 3.jpg|
File:T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 4.jpg|
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Latest revision as of 02:14, 24 June 2023

Prasat Tamnak Sai
Native Nameปราสาทตำหนักไทร, ប្រាសាទតាមណាក់សៃ
Alternative namePrasat Samrong
BA#T33025
CISARK#935
IK#396
SizeSmall
ConditionIntact
TypeTemple
Location
CommuneBak Dong
DistrictKhun Han
ProvinceSisaket
CountryThailand
Coordinates14.54070, 104.48590
History
Founded11th Century (?)
Art StyleKhleang, Baphuon
MaterialBrick
ReligionHindu
Year/s RestoredPost 2010



T33025 Pr. Tamnak Sai 1.jpg
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Site Size & Condition: Small Prasat Prasat Tamnak Sai (ปราสาทตำหนักไทร - Pronounced: Pra-saht Tam-nak Sai)


This single, east-facing brick tower on a double platform is located slightly to the east of the active Buddhist monastery Wat Tamnak Sai. The tower has been extensively restored in recent years and, although lacking its upper section, is in good condition. (1) The western doorway features octagonal colonettes and, previously, a reclining Vishnu lintel, while a pair of lion statues and sandstone lotus-form top-piece can also be seen on-site along with a pedestal in the tower's interior. (The lintel has since been moved to the Phimai National Museum.)

As with many sites in the region, the shrine appears to be in an 11th-century, Khleang or Baphuon style.

(1) Please note that our photos were taken prior to restoration.


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