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ArchitectureBobo Gyi
Stupa in Sri Ksetra (pyu) art is normally based on Amaravati Stupa characterized by the lofty Anda. However, the lofty Anda of Pyu art is no longer in the shape of perfect hemispheric but in the shape elongate hemispheric or cylindrical.
ArchitectureLemyethna
Lemyethna is one of the most ancient Ku or the temple with enterable body in Burmese art. The temple composes of the central solid core for supporting the Śikhara spire (already lost). There are four Buddha images embedded at the central core. The central core is surrounded by the circumambulatory path. The plan of this temple is the predecessor for several later temples, including Ananda. However, Lemyethna is smaller and less complex than Ananda.
ArchitectureInterior of Lemyethna
Lemyethna is one of the most ancient Ku or the temple with enterable body in Burmese art. The temple composes of the central solid core for supporting the Śikhara spire (already lost). There are four Buddha images embedded at the central core. The central core is surrounded by the circumambulatory path. The plan of this temple is the predecessor for several later temples, including Ananda. However, Lemyethna is smaller and less complex than Ananda.
ArchitectureSombor Preikuk S1
Pre-Angkorian temple is characterized by the brick temple decorated with carving. The body of the temple is normally punctuated by series of pilasters at the corners as well as at the middle of the wall. Sombor Preikuk is decorated by six pilasters dividing the wall into five offsets. The central offset is ornamented by the miniature bas-relief temple while the side offsets are decorated by the so-called flying temples. The superstructure follows the South Indian architectural tradition, comprising the miniature superimposing tiers decorated with the miniature temples.
ArchitectureOctagonal temple: Sombor Preikuk
Some of Sombor Preikuk temples are of octagonal plan which is one of the most striking characteristics of Pre-Angkorian period. These octagonal temples are normally decorated with pilasters at each corner and the so-called flying bas-relief temple in each offset. The superstructure comprises series of sloping roofs punctuated by Kudu arches indicating the North Indian affiliation.
ArchitectureSombor Preikuk C1
Normally, most of Pre-Angkorian temples are of brick. The decoration is normally of brick carving. The temple is devoid of being redented. However, the temple is decorated by the series of pilasters at the corners as well as on the wall, typical to the period. Judging from the style of the lintels, because this temple is datable to the transition period between Prei-Kmeng and Kampong Preah, this temple is later than those of the Southern and Northern group. Interestingly, the front staircase and the pair of lions are of monolithic. As the lions are fixed as the guardians, this temple is call “Lion Prasada”
ArchitecturePreah Aram Rong Chen
Preah Aram Rong Chen is the temple constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman II for enshrining the royal Śivalinga in accordance to the Devarājā Cult. The temple, not lost, was erected on the top of the laterite pyramidal bases, connectible to Mount Kailaśa, Śiva’s abode. Thereafter, the temple on the temple on the stepped pyramidal bases would become the normal tradition for the royal temple in accordance with Devarājā cult.
