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.

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instanceOf Angkorian temple
Hindu temple
tourist attraction
accessFrom Battambang city NERFINISHED
approxDistanceFrom about 20–25 km south of Battambang
architecturalStyle Angkorian style NERFINISHED
Khmer architecture
builtDuring Angkor period NERFINISHED
constructionCentury 11th century
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
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
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
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
photography
sunset viewing

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Battambang nearbyAttraction Phnom Banan temple