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Sandstone craftmanship from the 11th century can be found at Phimai
Sai Ngam is Thailands largest Banyan tree, Phimai
Phimai, Thailand
A two-hour drive north-east of the Khao Yai National Park and deeper in to Isaan's many provinces you find Prasat Phimai.
One of the oldest surviving Khmer temple sites in the area it was originally constructed of red sandstone in the 10th and 11th centuries. This Hindu-Buddhist shrine pre-dates Angkor Wat, yet shares a number of stylistic attributes.
Due in part to a sensitive restoration project by the Fine Arts Department, Prasat Phimai has a unique quality with some of the most detailed Khmer lintel work still visible after a thousand years of weather, war and occupation.
When visiting hill tribes don't forget your camera but please do ask people before taking their photograph.
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