Temple of the Stone Castle Steps
Thailand, Buriram, southern province
Description:
The architecture of the ancient Khmer temple resembles staircases that converge at one point - by external similarity, this historical complex was called "Steps of a stone castle".
The temple is located on the edge of the crater of an extinct volcano. The building was built between the X and XIII centuries. The temple was originally dedicated to the god Shiva.
The building is a network of numerous galleries and halls. Three bridges depart from the temple. The central bridge leads to the main tower of the complex. It is decorated with the image of divine Shiva.
This historic complex was submitted to UNESCO in 2005 for inclusion in the list of World Heritage Sites.