Practical information
- Location
- Sikhoraphum, Surin, Surin · 14.94492, 103.79868
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Built in the 12th century; converted to Buddhist use in the 16th century
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Prasat Sikhoraphum
Prasat Sikhoraphum lies between Surin and Sisaket and is a compact Khmer sanctuary of five brick towers on a laterite base, built in the 12th century and turned to Buddhist use in the 16th century. The central tower is famous for its beautifully carved lintel showing a dancing Shiva, flanked by fine reliefs of female guardian deities (apsaras) and door guardians. The roofs of the towers show later Lao influences. The site is small and rarely busy, surrounded by a moat, and works well as a stop between Surin's elephant villages and Sisaket.
Highlights
- Dancing Shiva lintel A celebrated carved lintel.
- Five brick towers Grouped on a laterite base.
- Quiet moat A small, peaceful site.
Tips for Prasat Sikhoraphum
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
More photos of Prasat Sikhoraphum
Path leading to the prangs, Prasat Sikhoraphum Photo: Amata Niyomsataya · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Carved lintel above a doorway, Prasat Sikhoraphum Photo: Amata Niyomsataya · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Prasat Sikhoraphum on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Prasat Sikhoraphum
Where is Prasat Sikhoraphum?
Prasat Sikhoraphum is in Sikhoraphum, Surin, Surin province, in northeastern Thailand (Isan).
What is Prasat Sikhoraphum known for?
Prasat Sikhoraphum lies between Surin and Sisaket and is a compact Khmer sanctuary of five brick towers on a laterite base, built in the 12th century and turned to Buddhist use in the 16th century. Highlights include Dancing Shiva lintel, Five brick towers and Quiet moat.
How old is Prasat Sikhoraphum?
Built in the 12th century; converted to Buddhist use in the 16th century.