Phnom Da B

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For associated archeological sites, see Angkor Borei


The validity of a Phnom Da B style clearly depends upon the dating of the famous Phnom Da images. An early 6th-century, pre-Bhavavarman I, time-frame places them in the 'A' category and the late Funan period; a late-6th century date moves them into this subsequent 'B' style, while some historians have even ascribed an early 7th-century date, contemporary with Sambor Prei Kuk. Furthermore, the only potential, still-standing, temple candidate for this period is Bhavavarman's Prasat Asram Moha Russei, which would certainly not have been typical of late Funan brick constructions and is more readily grouped with the same king's similar sites of Kuk Preah Theat (Hanchey) and shrine N17 at Sambor Prei Kuk.

The art style of said sculptures - whether 'A' or 'B' - shows strong Indian (and even Indo-Greek) influences while there is further evidence of both Hinduism and Buddhism being practiced in the region at that time.


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