Phanom Rung Khmer Temple Complex in Thailand

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Phanom Rung is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built in sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling. • After the three-leveled lower stairway, the visitor finds himself on the first cruciform platform with a first peek at the main temple. On the right, northward, is the White Elephant House. The pavilion is believed to be the place where kings and the royal family would change attire before rituals. Royalty would then enter the Processional Walkway, one of the most impressive elements of the park. It is 160 meters long and bordered by seventy sandstone posts with tops of lotus buds. • The Walkway leads to the first of three naga bridges. The five-headed snakes face all four directions and are from the 12th century. This bridge represents the connection between heaven and earth. The naga bridge leads to the upper stairway, which is divided into five sets. Each set has terraces on the sides. The last terrace is wide, made with laterite blocks. A couple more steps lead to the second naga bridge. In the middle the remains of an eight petalled lotus carving can be seen. • This final terrace leads to the outer gallery. It probably used to be a wooden gallery with a tiled roof, but only a raised floor of laterite remains. After the outer gallery one reaches the inner gallery, which is divided in long and narrow rooms. It served as a wall around the principal tower. This last gallery leads to the third and last naga bridge, another small copy of the first one. • The bridge leads you directly into the main sanctuary. After the antechamber and the annex, one reaches the principal tower. • QUESTIONS? • We would like to hear from you! If you have any comments or questions about this destination or just need some general travel advice, feel free to leave a comment below! • ABOUT • VideoVoyage.TV is a travel channel specializing in informative videos about various travel destinations around the world. We are publishing a short video every day starting with places around Southeast Asia, but planning to extend our coverage to Europe and the Caribbean in the upcoming months. • SUBSCRIBE • http://www.youtube.com/videovoyagetv?... • CONNECT • Website: http://videovoyage.tv • Facebook: / videovoyagetv • Twitter: / videovoyagetv • Instagram: / videovoyagetv • YouTube: / videovoyagetv • Google+: http://google.com/+videovoyagetv

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