Palaces of the Gods
Author | : Smitthi Siribhadra |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0500974500 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780500974506 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Download or read book Palaces of the Gods written by Smitthi Siribhadra and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of the Khmer city stands the palace of the gods, a replica on earth of the heavenly world. Built of stone and brick, these monumental temples were erected throughout Thailand between the 7th and 14th centuries to link man magically to the gods. Today, the harmony of these microcosms remains for the visitor following the footsteps of the ancient Khmer.