Prasat Ye Village

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Prasat Ye Village This village has been established for about 200 years and migrated from southern Laos. to be located in Mueang Khong Subdistrict (Currently in Rasi Salai district, Sisaket province) and then migrated to set up a village at Ban Prasat Ye. In the middle of the village there is an ancient Khmer castle. It is a laterite stone castle in Khmer style.

 

It is said that it was built during the reign of Jayavarman VII. It was built as a synagogue to stay on the way to visit various cities. The material used in the construction is sandstone, used to make door pillars and etch images. The outer walls of the castle are made of laterite and brick, width 21.50 meters, length 34.50 meters, and there is a large pond 100 meters from the castle.

 

The present Castle Ye is in a dilapidated condition, leaving only a pile of bricks piled high. There were only two gates of sandstone that were not in ruins. and saw the pattern of Shiva in the shape of a three-headed elephant The village of Prasat Ye has 2 temples, namely Prasat Ye North Temple and Prasat Ye Tai Temple.