* Pranom Rung Historical Park Buriram *
Photo: Pranomrung Buriram
Photo: Pranomrung (Phanom Rung) Temple and Historical Park Buriram
The Phanom Rung Historical Park is one of the most important national parks of Thailand. The temple buildings (Prasat Hin Phanom Rung) in the Phanom Rung Historical Park are Khmer style and are based on Phanom Rung Hill. The Phanom Rung Hill is an extinct volcano. The Phanom Rung Historical Park is the place with the largest number of Khmer monuments in Thailand. The temple complex was built in sandstone and laterite around the 10th to 13th centuries as a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, The historical park was officially opened by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 21 May 1988.
Photo: Pranomrung Buriram
Photo: Pranomrung Buriram
Photo: Pranomrung Buriram
Photo: Pranomrung Buriram
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