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Northern sanctuary group comprised 11
sanctuaries separated from each other with the one at the middle, and had
two-wall rampart. The sanctuaries were built of brick and limestone and carve in
the beautifully real Khmer style. These achievements certified the real Khmer
talent, after received the influence from India. Khmer had prepared her country
and developed arts by herself. The every great development was in Angkor
civilization period. The sanctuary was built on a rectangular hill (24m 21m or
25,200 square meters or 2.52 hectares).
The sanctuary comprised 14 temples (only 8 remains), and were surrounded by
two-wall rampart. These temples were constructed in various plans-square and
octagonal shapes. The top of the temple was carved in lotus petals of sandstone,
but some parts were cracked down and buried into the ground and the pile of
bricks.
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Source: Ministry of
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