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  Wat Phu Man Fah

 

Thailand

Wat Phu Man Fah is a large Buddhist temple complex in Buriram Province, also known as Wat Phraphuttabaht Sila, that occupies a site that extends over 200 rai.

 

Within its grounds are multiple structures carved from sandstone, designed to evoke the aesthetic of ancient prasat hin, ‘stone palaces’, i.e. sandstone sanctuaries in Khmer style.

 

  Wat Phu Man Fah

 

  Wat Phu Man Fah

 

Its architectural style reflects a revivalist approach, drawing inspiration from classical Khmer and Thai stone temples such as Prasat Phanom Rung (fig.) and Prasat Hin Phimai (fig.), yet all are of contemporary origin.

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