Architectural masonry features of Prasat Suor Prat: Study on architectural techniques used in the Prasat Suor Prat towers in Angkor

A key insight from this study is that the Prasat Sour Prat (PSP) towers, located just outside Angkor Thom's Royal Palace and Plaza, were constructed rapidly using laterite blocks, a material typically associated with less refined structures. This rapid construction hypothesis is supported by distinctive masonry techniques observed in PSP, which differ from those found in other laterite structures, such as those at Koh Ker. The research suggests that the choice of laterite may have been strategic, possibly to expedite the building process without compromising structural integrity. By comparing PSP's architectural features with those of Koh Ker, the study sheds light on the construction practices and historical context of Angkorian masonry techniques.

Akazawa, Y., Nakagawa, T., & Mizoguchi, A. (2018). Architectural masonry features of Prasat Suor Prat: Study on architectural techniques used in the Prasat Suor Prat towers in Angkor. Japan Architectural Review, 2(1), 62–75. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2475-8876.12063