Prang Ku (Prasat Nong Ku)

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.30 - 16.30

 

Prang Ku (Prasat Nong Ku) Located at Ban Yang Ku, Ma-U Sub-district, Prang Ku is a group of buildings that are similar to those shown in the Ta Prohm temple inscription, which consists of the main prang, the library, a wall with an arch and a pond outside the wall.

 

In general, it is considered to be in its original condition. Especially the main pagoda, the remaining 3-storey roof and a lotus base on the top of the prang. Other buildings, although broken, but the temple has arranged the area to look shady and clean.

 

In addition, within the front wall in the southeast, several artifacts were found preserved under the wooden buildings, including sandstone lintels. Carved into a portrait sitting on the back of an elephant or a cow. Inside the facade of Ruean Kaew Nakal From asking the abbot of Sri Rattanaram Temple.

 

Said to be a lintel in front of the porch door of the president's pagoda, two door frame pillars, one of which has a hermit image carved at the base of a large Siwa lingu pillar with a base obtained from the field outside. and parts of lotus yod prang which was converted to the base of the stucco statue Built around the 18th Buddhist century.

 

To get there: From the city, take Highway No. 23 (Roi Et - Yasothon) for about 10 kilometers to Thawat Buri District Office. On the opposite side, there is a junction left to Prang Ku, a distance of 6 kilometers, or take Highway No. 2044 (Roi Et - Phon Thong) for about 8 kilometers, there is a right junction to Prang Ku for another 1 kilometer.