The Ku (tower shaped building) – the word is used interchangeably with prang, prasat and chedi – was constructed in the 10th-11th century at Ka Sing under the influence of the Khmer culture.
Ku Ka Sing comprises three brick towers and two associated buildings in the inner area surrounded by a U-shaped moat.
Ku Ka Sing’s three towers are built in the Baphuon style.
The brick towers are on a laterite base and incorporate sandstone decorative elements. This practice is seen in other towers in North East Thailand such as Phra Ko Na.
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- The rear entrance of the temple.
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- A ‘library’ inside the enclosure.
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- Angkoran stairs are notoriously steep with the height of the riser exceeding that of the tread. This produces an angle of ascent somewhere between 45° and 70°, allowing the entire structure to have a smaller footprint.
Future Restoration
There is a placement of laterite and sandstone blocks at the northern side of the Prasat that will be used in future restoration.
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- Store of blocks awaiting future restoration work.
More blocks have been stored in a shed.
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- Ready for further restoration of the Prasat.
When funds become available these blocks (and probably new sandstone blocks) will be used for refurbishment work. The process is known as anastylosis.
Return to Lower Isaan Road Trip.