 Prasat Muang Sing
Prasat Muang Sing is an ancient Khmer ruin in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Archaeologists have dated it to the 13th century. The ruins of Prasat Muang Sing comprises laterite towers, or prasat surrounded by earthern ramparts.
Prasat Muang Sing marks the westernmost frontier of the Khmer Empire. The style is similar to other stone ruins found in Angkor. However, according to historians that have studied it, the temple was built using local artisans who built according to the Khmer style. There are noted differences, such as the lack of the stylistic detail in the sanctuary that is usually found in the Khmer ruins in Angkor.
Prasat Muang Sing is believed to have been built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, the famous Khmer ruler who built many of the monuments in Angkor Thom. Its construction coincided with a time when the Khmer influence over the region was beginning to ebb.
How to reach Prasat Muang Sing
Prasat Muang Sin is located 43 km (27 miles) to the west of Kanchanaburi, in Kanchanaburi Province. Take Highway 323 to get there.
Nearby Sight
- Ban Kao
A prehistoric settlement discovered by Dutch archaeologist van Heekeren.
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