The Prasat Day: Prasat Khok Ngio - Prasat Phanom Rung - Prasat Muang Tam.
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Searching Google Maps at the start of the day I got excited, for Prasat Phanom Rung & Prasat Muang Tam popped up.
I first visited these 2 ruins in 1979 & again in 1992 so was keen to revisit them, armed with a bit more info & a camera.
Prasat Khok Ngio
It is located 25 kms south of Nang Rong / 78 kms S-W from Buriram.
Prasat Khok Ngiu is one of 102 Arogayasalas built by King Jayavarman VII (r. 1181-1218) throughout his Khmer kingdom.
Arogayasalas were hospitals / health care centres built by King Jayavarman.
They generally followed a standard format with a laterite enclosure wall, an east-facing gopura, a single prang shrine in the center, a Bannalai library southeast of the prang plus a square, stepped baray pool northeast of the enclosure wall.
Source PathsUnwritten.
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Prasat Phanom Rung
Located 46 kms from Prasat Khok Ngio / 65 kms from Buriram.
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Chiang Khong – Lower Esarn Meander July 2024. Part 13 Korat - Rang Nong.
Continued from: https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/chiang-khong-lower-esarn-meander-july-2024-part-12-korat-prasat-hin-phanom-wan.16344/ After two nights in Korat, it was time to tick off a few other Khmer ruins boxes. There are too many & you never have enough time of...

Searching Google Maps at the start of the day I got excited, for Prasat Phanom Rung & Prasat Muang Tam popped up.
I first visited these 2 ruins in 1979 & again in 1992 so was keen to revisit them, armed with a bit more info & a camera.
Prasat Khok Ngio
It is located 25 kms south of Nang Rong / 78 kms S-W from Buriram.
Prasat Khok Ngiu is one of 102 Arogayasalas built by King Jayavarman VII (r. 1181-1218) throughout his Khmer kingdom.
Arogayasalas were hospitals / health care centres built by King Jayavarman.
They generally followed a standard format with a laterite enclosure wall, an east-facing gopura, a single prang shrine in the center, a Bannalai library southeast of the prang plus a square, stepped baray pool northeast of the enclosure wall.
Source PathsUnwritten.
See also
An excellent concise guide. I wish knew of this brilliant information site before I set off!

Architecture Profile: Arogayasala, Angkor's Hospital Temple Ruins
Historical profile on arogayasalas, the formidable Khmer hospital temples whose ruins dot landscapes from the Angkor capital city to its remote frontiers.


The Pursuit of Wellness - Rest - Archaeology Magazine - September/October 2021
As part of an effort to win his subjects’ loyalty, the Khmer king Jayavarman VII, […]
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Arogyasala
Arogyasala. 1,383 likes. All about the legacy of public healthcare systems and services for humanity that were implemented during the probably greatest reign of the King Jayavarman VII of Ancient...
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Prasat Baan Khok Ngiu · FP7H+93H, Pakham, Pakham District, Buri Ram 31220, Thailand
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Prasat Phanom Rung
Located 46 kms from Prasat Khok Ngio / 65 kms from Buriram.
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