Prasat Sikhoraphum
ปราสาทศีขรภูมิ
A 12th-century Khmer temple in Surin Province with five brick towers. The Shiva dancing on the central tower lintel is exquisitely carved.
Prasat Sikhoraphum is in Sikhoraphum District of Surin Province. Built in the 12th century, in the Angkor Wat period, it has five brick towers standing on a square platform, surrounded by a moat. The "ten-armed dancing Shiva" relief on the central gate lintel and the flower-bearing celestial maidens on either side are well preserved, and they are considered masterpieces of Khmer art. The site is small, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Entry costs about 50-100 baht. It is about 80 km from Buriram and can be combined with Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village and Surin town in one day. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sikhoraphum station and walk to the site.
Opening hours
About 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Surin Elephant Village (Ban Ta Klang)
- Chang Arena (Buriram Stadium)
- Khao Kradong Forest Park
- Chang International Circuit
- Prasat Muang Tam
- Phanom Rung Historical Park
- Wat Khao Angkhan