Nakhon Ratchasima                           Phimai Historical Park

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Phim  ai Historic Park Information Office                         The Naga Platform - the entrance guarded                  by lions that stand at the foot of the stair                 way to prevent evil forces from entering.

Location Map GPS ;  15.2205835,102.4918145 Phimai Sanctuary (1) The ancient city of Phimai was rectangular in shape and measured 565 x 1,030 metres. It is surrounded by a moat on all sides. The religious sanctuary is situated in the center of a modern community. It is the largest stone sanctuary in Thailand and the present structures and buildings were constructed during the 11th - 12th centuries A.D. Some structures were added during the 13th century A.D. When we pass through the entrance on the right there is a big map of Phimai city and the sanctuary, and the building where visitors can get information, books, postcards, and souvenirs. The Phimai sanctuary is surrounded by a double wall, the outermost being called "Kamphaeng Kaew", and the inner wall called "Rabieng Khot". A rectangular building, known as "Phlab Phla" (robing pavillion) lies beyond the outer wall. To the front is a "naga" (mythical snake) platform where the journey into the sacred sanctuary commences. According to ancient beliefs, the naga platform links the human to the heavenly realm. Crossing the naga platform there are four arched gateways known as "gopuras" set in the centre of each of the four boundary walls which lead into the heavenly realm where the celestial beings reside. The boundary wall and the gallery are linked by a 1-metre high raised passage way. Go to Page 2 , Page 3, Page 4 Map of Phimai Sanctuary Map of Phimai City