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ArchitecturePrasat Bakhaeng
Bakaeng is the temple on the top of stepped pyramidal platforms. As the platforms rest on the living rock of the hill, the base becomes strong enough to support the numerous temples built with stone, different form the case at Bakong. The top platform supports 5 towers surround by some 60 miniature towers scattering around the five steps of platforms. Every temple enshrines Linga and faces eastwards. The total number of the towers including the ground-leveled ones are 108 in number, the auspicious number in Hindusim
ArchitectureSubsidiary Towers: Prasat Bakhaeng
Prasat Bakaeng is the stepped pyramidal temple which rests on the living natural rock. The whole complex is made of stone as the living rock is strong enough to support the stone complex which is so different from the former example of its kind. On the top of the base there exist the five main towers arranged in quincunx plan, surrounded by sixty smaller towers. Each of them, strictly faces eastwards, used to enshrine Śivalinga. Total towers, assumes by scholars, would be 108 towers in number which is the number of auspiciousness in Hinduism.
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 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.
SculptureMukhalinga Cover
This linga shows a strong charcteristic of Dong Deung art especially the face. It has thick mounth, large nose and protuding eyes. The eyebrows are connected and there is a mustache. This is very different from the Indian-Chava appearing in My Son E1 and A1. Sometimes, linga might be covered by valuable metal,making it more holy. The metal covered might be made from copper, silver or gold.
