Buri Ram
Phanom Rung Historical Park
Is located between Amphoe Nang Rong and Amphoe Prakhon Chai at the right - turn on Km 83-84 of Highway No. 24 and twelve kilometers further on. The well-known Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is on the top of the Phanom Rung Mount. It is a walled-in enclosure, with both the door frames and walls carved in beautiful design of Lop Buri period style with Khmer influence. It is thought that it was originally built as an idol temple according to Brahminic belief. Within the Prasat, or castle, is throne hall built in the 12th century A.D. The beauty of the main prang of Phanom Rung lies not only in its plan, but in the vibrant stone carvings which cover large parts of temple. Many lintels and pediments depict episode from Indian texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas.
Prasat Hin Muang Tam
Is located some 18 kilometres from Prasat Hin Phanom Rung. The sanctuary is also walled in. Within the compound are four ponds while the structure itself was made of old-style bricks. Dorr frames, wall surfaces and stone surfaces in the ponds are carved in beautiful designs. It is believed to have been constructed in the 11the century.
