In Buriram province, several temples of the Khmer period are preserved, the foremost beautiful
example being the Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (ปราาทหินพนมรุ้ง).
In the south of the province, the Prasat Nong Hong is another vestige of this
fascinating era. Restored with spacious, the complex is surrounded by a wall of enclosure. the sole two access, gopuras, are on the west and east sides.
The eastern gopura has three doors. Once they need crossed, they provide an immediate view of the shrinks.
Originally dedicated to figures of Hinduism, these three square towers
(Prasat - ปราสาท) are placed side by side.
The one within the center is slightly larger than its neighbors.
Built of brick on a laterite base, they're within the Baphuon style
erected by King Udayadityavarman consistent with an informative sign
indicating that they were inbuilt the 11th or 12th century, that's to mention
almost a millennium ago.
If lintels, bas-reliefs and statuettes were found at Prasat Nong Hong,
few traces remain on site. These shrines nevertheless still receive flowers and offerings.
Also, ceremonies sometimes happen there.
Prasat Nong Hong is dominated by a dam that has created an enormous
lake called Lam Nang Rong (ลำ นางรà¸à¸‡). it's a well-liked
weekend spot for families within the region.

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