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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.
ArchitectureKhuong My
Khuong My is a non-symmetrical triple temple as the biggest tower is at the side and the smaller one is at the centre. The style of the flute and the decoration of the pilasters of each tower are not identical. There is a Dong Duong-styled arch decorated at the front portico of the tower.
ArchitectureNiche: Khuong My
At the front portico of Kuong My, there are niches decorated with the Dong Duong style arch. The arch is characterized by the lotus-bud –like apex and the continuous half-arches filled with the floral motifs. The style of arch is similar to that at Dong Duong. However the style of the pilaster is assignable to My Son A1 style.
ArchitecturePilasters : Khuong My
The body of the towers at Kuong My is punctuated with 5 pilasters, only 4 of which are visible as the central one is hidden by the central niche. Each pilaster is decorated with the scrolls ended with the flame-like floral motif, typical to My Son A1 style. The flute in the middle of the pilasters penetrates the capital, also typical to My son A1 style. Nevertheless, the style of the arch of the niche is assigned to Dong Duong style.
ArchitectureBanh It: Hill Location
The establishment of the temple complex on the top of the hill was very popular during Binh Dinh period. Several temples of this period, including Banh It and Phouc Loc, follow this convention. The style of the tower Banh It is assigned to Early Binh Dinh period.
