Kuti Ruesi Ban Nong Bua Rai กุฏิฤๅษี บ้านหนองบัวลาย - Khmer Hospital Temple (arogyasala) - Buriram

Kuti Ruesi Ban Nong Bua Rai กุฏิฤๅษี บ้านหนองบัวลาย Is a heavily restored arogyasala situated immediately south of the southwest corner of the large baray Nong Bua Rai.

A second 'hospital chapel', Kuti Ruesi Ban Khok Muang, sits 4 kms south of this site. Bith sites wouldve served seperste comminitues pointing to a significant-sized Angkorian settlement located at the eastern foot of Phanom Rung in the area of the baray.

Although both Khmer settlements likely date to the early 11th century, the two arogyasalas provide evidence of continued occupation of both until at least the late 12th to early 13th centuries.

The sanctuary follows the standard layout of a central laterite shrine with an eastern mandapa and a 'library', or fire shrine, to the southeast, enclosed by a laterite wall with an eastern gopura.

A small cruciform terrace is located in front of the main shrine while the requisite small, laterite lined pond sits just northeast of the enclosure.

Remains of a second cruciform shaped terrace or causeway are also seen outside of the eastern gopura.

Sandstone elements are minimal and decorative features minimal. There are several antefixes that remain in situ near the pond.

One of these features Yama on a buffalo and, as with Kuti Ruesi Ban Khok Muang, some decorative elements may have been recycled from an earlier sanctuary in the area.

This is a small site that is not far from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phanom Rung Historical Park. It’s interesting for history lovers but can be skipped if you are short of time.

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