Sdok Kok Thom, Khmer temple ruins in Khok Sung, Thailand
Sdok Kok Thom is a sandstone temple with several buildings and walls that display detailed carvings of Hindu deities and decorative patterns. The structures form different chambers and spaces that once functioned as a religious center.
This temple was built in the 11th century and served as an important center of Khmer culture in the region. The inscriptions document administrative systems from that time and show how influential the site was.
The inscriptions here tell stories about religious ceremonies and how society was organized in the ancient Khmer Empire. They show what role priests played in the community and how people structured their lives.
The site is easy to walk through and you can examine the stone ruins up close and at your own pace. Bring water and sun protection, as the area is open and can get very hot during the day.
This site contains one of Thailand's longest Sanskrit inscriptions, which tells the story of ten generations of a priestly family. Such a detailed record spanning centuries is quite rare to find.
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