1. Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple is located near Dangrek Mountains on the present day border between Thailand and Cambodia

1. Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple is located near Dangrek Mountains on the present day border between Thailand and Cambodia

2. The temple was likely built in the late 11th century during the reign of Udayadityavarman II and was dedicated to Lord Shiva.

2. The temple was likely built in the late 11th century during the reign of Udayadityavarman II and was dedicated to Lord Shiva.

3. This Khmer archaeological site is the place where its builders took advantage of a natural bedrock projection to carve a Shivalinga from the living rock

3. This Khmer archaeological site is the place where its builders took advantage of a natural bedrock projection to carve a Shivalinga from the living rock

4. Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple is also the largest prasat in the Prasat Ta Muen group.

4. Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple is also the largest prasat in the Prasat Ta Muen group.

6. It consists of three prasats: the principal prasat that is the largest and, in the centre, whereas the other two prasats are to the back on the right and left

6. It consists of three prasats: the principal prasat that is the largest and, in the centre, whereas the other two prasats are to the back on the right and left

7. The Prasat is built of sandstone facing south. In the interior of the principal prasat is some important evidence, which is the Shiva lingam extracted from natural stone. There is also a waterway from the Shiva lingam that continues from the principal prasat to the east side of the balcony.

7. The Prasat is built of sandstone facing south. In the interior of the principal prasat is some important evidence, which is the Shiva lingam extracted from natural stone. There is also a waterway from the Shiva lingam that continues from the principal prasat to the east side of the balcony.

8.  In addition, there are two libraries made of laterite on the southeastern and southwestern sides of the principal prasat. There is also a winding cloister made of sandstone that surrounds the entire building, and a pool outside the cloister on the north side covered with laterite.

8.  In addition, there are two libraries made of laterite on the southeastern and southwestern sides of the principal prasat. There is also a winding cloister made of sandstone that surrounds the entire building, and a pool outside the cloister on the north side covered with laterite.

9. Prasat Ta Muen group comprises of the following – Prasat Ta Muen, Prasat Ta Muen Tot and Prsat Ta Muen Thom

9. Prasat Ta Muen group comprises of the following – Prasat Ta Muen, Prasat Ta Muen Tot and Prsat Ta Muen Thom

10.  Prasat Ta Muen is a Mahayana Buddhist religious site and was constructed to be a dharma sala or accommodation for travellers. It is one of 18 places that King Jayavarman VII had built.  Prasat Ta Muen Tot, which is 340 metres from Prasat Ta Muen, was a hospital shrine of the local community. It was built in the 13th century and is one of 102 places that King Jayavarman VII had built.

10.  Prasat Ta Muen is a Mahayana Buddhist religious site and was constructed to be a dharma sala or accommodation for travellers. It is one of 18 places that King Jayavarman VII had built.  Prasat Ta Muen Tot, which is 340 metres from Prasat Ta Muen, was a hospital shrine of the local community. It was built in the 13th century and is one of 102 places that King Jayavarman VII had built.

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