Phimai

Phimai Temple (now in present-day Thailand) was an important outpost at the time of the Khmer Empire. The temple Prasat Hin Phimai, located in the center of the town, was one of the major Khmer temples connected with Angkor by ancient Royal Roads and the last temple on the Angkor-Phimai Royal Road. The site is now protected as the Phimai Historical Park.

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*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

  • Site Name: Phimai Khmer Name: ប្រាសាទពិមាយ
  • Reference ID: HA18248 | Last Update: June 11th, 2021
  • Other Names: ប្រាសាទពិមាយ, ปราสาทหินพิมาย, Wat Hin Phimai, Prang Hing Daeng, Phimai Historical Park (part of)
  • Tags/Group: Ancient Royal Road, Royal Road Angkor Phimai
  • Location:
  • MoCFA ID: 984
  • IK Number: 447
  • Inscription Number/s: K. 397, 398, 399, 952, 953, 954, 1000, 1001, 1103, 1104, 1163, 1164
  • Credits: Image: Billbeee
Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..

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