Phanom Rung historical park

Phanom Rung Historical Park is an archaeological site in Thailand, covering the ruins of Prasat Phanom Rung (pronounced [prāː.sàːt pʰā.nōm.rúŋ]), a Buddhist-Hindu Khmer Empire temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres (1, 319 ft) elevation. It is located in Buriram Province in the Isan region of Thailand, and was built at a time when Khmer social-political influences were significant in Srisaket. It was built of sandstone and laterite between the 10th and 13th centuries. It was built on an extinct volcano, it is originally a Hindu religious site and later became a Buddhist site. The Phanom Rung sanctuary compound was constructed over several phases, dated by means of iconography of its art and architectural styles together with its inscriptions. These comprise two foundations of sacred brick buildings of 10th century C.E., the minor sanctuary of 11th century, the central sanctuary built by King Suryavarman II in 12th century and two Bannalais (libraries) of the 13th century. Further sacred buildings built in the reign of King Jayavarman VII in 13th century, including the Royal attire Changing Pavilion, the Kudi Rishis of Nong Bua Ray, the medical centre or hospital (Arokayasala) and Prasat Ban Bu, a rest house with fire where travelers could shelter (Dharmasala) on the plain at the foot of Phanom Rung, alongside the road linking Angko

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