Vat Phou

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Ancient temple complex
gptkbp:annualEvent gptkb:Vat_Phou_Festival
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Khmer_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Khmer_Empire
gptkb:Angkorian_period
pre-Angkorian period
gptkbp:built 5th century
gptkbp:conservationStatus protected
gptkbp:coordinates 15.7997° N, 105.7997° E
gptkbp:country gptkb:Laos
gptkbp:dedicated_to_deity gptkb:Shiva
gptkbp:distance_from_Pakse about 40 km
gptkbp:features gptkb:library
cathedral
pavilions
processional walkway
baray (reservoir)
lintels with carvings
gptkbp:festival_month February
gptkbp:function gptkb:pilgrimage_site
cathedral
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vat Phou
gptkbp:inscriptionLanguage gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkb:Old_Khmer
gptkbp:locatedIn base of Phou Khao mountain
gptkbp:location gptkb:Champasak_Province
gptkbp:main_construction_period 11th to 13th centuries
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Lao_government
gptkbp:material gptkb:brick
gptkb:stone
laterite
gptkbp:notableFeature alignment with natural spring
sacred mountain backdrop
gptkbp:notablePlace Nandi statue
lingam
carved pediments
gptkbp:openToPublic yes
gptkbp:overlooks Mekong River
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vat_Phou_and_Associated_Ancient_Settlements_within_the_Champasak_Cultural_Landscape
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Hinduism
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_criteria (iii)
(iv)
(vi)
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite 2001
yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Champasak
gptkb:Pakse
gptkb:Khmer_architecture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6