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Sundial, calendar and Khmer temple
Ancient Khmer temples in Isan
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Above: 218
GPS locations of ancient Khmer temples in Isan (NE-Thailand). The
area colours depict catchment areas. The majority of the Khmer
temples are located in the water catchment area of the Mun river.
Not all Khmer
temples have been visited yet (Feb.-2008). The map will be updated
later and also depict eras of the various sites. |
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| Above: Distribution of Khmer
temples in Buriram and Surin province. |
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| Above: Khmer temples along the
Dhammasala Route ('Royal Road'). See also map below.
For details, see:
The Dhammasala Route |
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| Above: Yellow line: The
border between Thailand and Cambodia. The red squares show locations
of 4 of the Dharmasalas ('Rest-houses', 'house with fire') in
southern Isan. The largest of the yellow squares show the location
of Prasat Phanom Rung on top of an extinct volcano. Smaller yellow
squares show the location of other Khmer temples. |
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