This architecture contains the shapes and arrangement of squares, rectangular, regular polygon, circles, stars and special. In the mountainous area, people used timber. In the midlands, laterite was used, and in plains, mortar was used.

one of the largest constructions among the feudal dynasties

typical of the imperial dynasties of Vietnam and expresses the wealth and power of each period of each King.

Gate. No village lacks a village gate.

characterized by steep tiled roofs, with frescoes and mosaic decorations in the walls depicting the events of Buddha’s life

have a distinctive curvilinear, four-corned shape, said the to represent the unfurling of a lotus

tower that conveyed the importance of the temple through height.

tall finger-like spire, usually carved, common to much Khmer religious structure.

divine being that is man part amd bird part

guardian figures often carved or placed om doorways

individual figures, groups of figures, or entire scenes cut into stone walls, not as drawings but as sculpted images projecting from a background

small structure, built on stilts, designed to house a monk

city pillar is a shrine which is also believed to house Chao Pho Lak Mueang, the city spirit deity.

open pavilion used as a meeting place and to protect people from sun and rain. Most are open on all four sides

are traditional dwellings, originating before the arrival of foreign or modern influences, and constructed by the indigenous ethnic

houses built on stilts.

are traditional elongated community homes on stilts and can house 20 to 100 families.

are rustic water villages built on stilts, also commonly found along riverbanks and seafronts, are linked by plank walkways with boats anchored on the sides. Transport around the village is usually by sampan or canoe.

minor river in thailand

monuments of confucianism