Phnom Banan temple
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Phnom Banan temple is an 11th-century hilltop Angkorian temple in Cambodia known for its well-preserved towers, panoramic views, and resemblance to a smaller Angkor Wat.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Angkorian temple
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Hindu temple ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| accessFrom | Battambang city NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approxDistanceFrom | about 20–25 km south of Battambang ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Angkorian style
NERFINISHED
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Khmer architecture ⓘ |
| builtDuring | Angkor period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionCentury |
11th century
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12th century ⓘ |
| country | Cambodia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | example of provincial Angkorian temple ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| description | smaller Angkor Wat ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 400 meters above sea level ⓘ |
| era | Khmer Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Buddhist shrines added later
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bas-relief remnants ⓘ central sanctuary ⓘ five towers ⓘ hilltop location ⓘ laterite and sandstone construction ⓘ lintel carvings ⓘ panoramic views of surrounding countryside ⓘ steep staircase access ⓘ |
| hasStairCountApprox | over 300 steps ⓘ |
| hasStructure |
enclosing wall
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gopura entrance ⓘ |
| heritage | Khmer architectural heritage ⓘ |
| localName | Phnom Banan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Battambang Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Battambang city NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Phnom Banan hill NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
laterite
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sandstone ⓘ |
| nearbyAttraction |
Battambang vineyards
ⓘ
Phnom Sampeau NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | partially restored ⓘ |
| region | northwestern Cambodia ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| resembles | Angkor Wat NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourismType | cultural tourism site ⓘ |
| towerCondition | well-preserved towers ⓘ |
| viewOverlooks |
Sangkae River area
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
rice fields ⓘ |
| visitorActivity |
historical sightseeing
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photography ⓘ sunset viewing ⓘ |
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