Prasat Prang Ku, Khmer temple in Si Sa Ket Province, Thailand.
Prasat Prang Ku is a Khmer temple in Si Sa Ket Province with three towers arranged side by side on a laterite platform. Two of these structures are constructed from brick, while the central tower is made of laterite stone.
The temple was built in the 11th century as a sanctuary dedicated to Shiva and represents a blend of Khleang and Baphuon architectural styles. These two periods left distinct marks on how the building was designed and constructed.
The temple remains an active place where local communities gather for religious ceremonies and celebrations, particularly during the Thai New Year festival. This keeps both ancient spiritual traditions and everyday worship alive in the space.
The site displays replicas of original carved ornaments in front of each tower, making architectural details easy to see. Visitors should allow time to explore the full complex, including the large water reservoir located in the eastern section.
The eastern section includes a large rectangular water reservoir called Baray Prasat Prang Ku that extends for several hundred meters. This structure reveals how essential water management was to Khmer engineering and land use.
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