Prasat Ban Phluang
This edifice, in Khmer’s Bapuan artistic style, was constructed in the 10th – 11th centuries. The renovation in 1972 pulled down the edifice into pieces, strengthened its base and recomposed the whole edifice to the same shape.
This elaborately carved edifice is located on indented square platform, surrounded by a U-shaped moat, and a big pond further away.
The most impressive components are the gable-end and the lintel. The eastern gable-end depicts Phra Krisana raising Kho Wanthana Mountain. Bas-relief depicting small animals adorn the front wall, and that depicting a guardian with a club in its hand adorn each side of the entrance.
The eastern and southern lintels depict God Indra on Erawan Elephant, located above the demon, which sticks out its tongue and holds the mouthed garlands with its two hands. The northern lintel depicts Phra Krisana killing serpent. This ruin was seemingly dedicated to God Indra. The basrelief on the southern gable-end and lintel depict rows of animals, probably suggesting fertility in the kingdom.
Prasat Ban Phluang opens daily during 07.30 am. – 06.00 pm..
Admission fee is 10 baht for Thais and 30 baht for foreigners.
Group of Prasat Ta Muean
Despite the easy access to the group of Prasat Ta Muean, its adjacency to the Thai-Cambodian border makes it advisable for all visitors to inform their presence to the military or border patrol police posted along the way.
It is suggested that visitors should visit the innermost Prasat Ta Muean Thom first, before coming back to the nearer Prasat Ta Muean Tot and Prasat Ta Muean.
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