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Phimai is the modern name of Vimayapura, which was an urban settlement during the Angkor period. The name Vimaya is derived from Sanskrit, meaning one who has overcome maya or the illusion of reality. The city was built around a temple which is one of the largest and best-preserved Angkor-era temples in Thailand.

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Phimai is the modern name of Vimayapura, which was an urban settlement during the Angkor period. The name Vimaya is derived from Sanskrit, meaning one who has overcome maya or the illusion of reality. The city was built around a temple which is one of the largest and best-preserved Angkor-era temples in Thailand.

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Ancient Chok Gargyar, now known as Koh Ker, served as capital of Angkor for a brief period in the 10th century and was site of a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Tribhubaneshwara.

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Chok Gargyar/Koh Ker: Angkor city dedicated to Lord Shiva as Tribhuvaneshwara

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