Sikhoraphum Castle
Sikhoraphum Castle is located 500 meters from Sikhoraphum District Office. Built in the ancient Khmer architectural style, it dates back to the Baphuon and Angkor Wat periods, around the 16th-17th Buddhist centuries, initially serving as a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Around the 22nd-23rd Buddhist centuries, it was converted into a Theravada Buddhist temple. The main plan consists of five brick towers on a laterite base. The central tower is surrounded by four smaller towers at each corner. The sandstone lintel above the main entrance is carved with the image of Shiva Nataraja (Shiva dancing), riding on three swans above a kala head, accompanied by musicians. The right side depicts Vishnu and Uma, while the left side shows Brahma and Ganesha. The pillars are adorned with carvings of apsaras, garlands, and guardians. Some lintels are currently preserved at the Phimai National Museum in Nakhon Ratchasima.