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Prasat Hin Phanom Wan was constructed in the 12th century. It's Khmer style architecture resembles Prasat Hin Phimai but in a smaller scale. According to the inscriptions found at the site the sanctuary was used in the Hindu religion and later became a Buddhist site.
Phanom Wan: what to see
Although most of it is in ruins the square main pagoda, multi-tiered pagoda, and the path linking the two structures are still in good shape. The main stupa of Prasat Hin Phanom Wan facing to the east was built of sandstone an connected the Mandapa by a square path of 25.5 meter length and 10.20 meter width. The Prasat is surrounded by laterite wall and has Gopuras (entrances) from four directions.
Outside the walls, there are numerous ponds.
Phanom Wan: How to get there
Prasat Hin Phanom Wan is located 20 kilometers from town. It can be reached by following Nakhon Ratchasima-Khon Kaen Highway; then turning right at kilometer 14-15 and traveling on for 5 kilometers.
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