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ArchitectureBaray in front of Prasat Banteay Kdei
The stepped pier in front of the complex of Banteay Kdei was constructed during the reign of Jayavarman VII in order to be themain pier of the complex. This pier is in cruciform plan which has been popular from the period of Angkor Wat up to that of Bayon. The balustrade is decorated with Garuda holding Naga which is the character oif Bayon style.
ArchitectureMy Son D
My Son Group D comprises two rectangular buildings, D1 nd D2. These are the Mandapa outside the enclosure of My Son Group B and Group C. These Mandapa are rectangular in plan and were roofed with tiles, which are not survived nowadays. The walls are decorated with pilasters and niches and punctuated by the windows decorated with balustrades.
ArchitectureMy Son B1
My Son B1 is only tower in Cham art which is entirely built in stone. This is strongly different from the brick temple which is normal in Cham art. Unfortunatelym the tower B1 is already collapsed and only the base decorated with mouldings and the miniature temples still remains.
ArchitectureMy Son F
My sonF is one of the most ancient complexes at My Son. The decoration at this temple is similar to Indian and Khmer Pre Angkorian arts. This temple can be dated to the 7th-8th centuries A.D.
ArchitectureDetail of the Base : My Son F
The base molding of My Son F is stylistically similar to Indian and Khmer Pre-Angkorian art, including the flying figure depicted in square panels as well as the row of balusters. These decorations are assignable to the 7th-8th centuries A.D.
ArchitectureBang An
Bang An is the extraordinary octagonal temple, only example on Cham art. The body and the superstructure of the temple are absent of any decoration, different form normal Cham tower.
ArchitectureDong Duong
The wall of Dong Duong tower comprises 4 pilasters similar to Hua Lai. However, this is the first time that the narrow flute in the middle of the pilaster is introduced. The floral motif bands are at the side of the pilasters instead of being at the center. The miniature temple decorated the pilaster base is comparable to the pre-Angkorian temple. This temple is unfinished and the motif at the pilaster is half-finished carved.
ArchitectureChien Dan
This temple can be dated to the Early Binh Dinh period as the triple temple and the style of the pilaster are typical to this period.
