Prasat Muang Tam is located in the Prakorn Chai district of Buriram Province. It is located 8 Kilometers from
Prasat Phnom Rung.It is a Hindu religious monument It was constructed for the Hindu god Shiva. It was built
to hold religious ceremonies for the surrounding community Archaeological studies havefound that communities
surrounded Prasat Muang Tam. For example Ban Kok Muang, Kok Yai Khan,Kok Salongthong, ect. Artifacts
found include ancient tools and household wares, for example clay bowls and a large amount of pottery.
Evidence shows that Prasat Muang Tam was abandoned about 700 years ago. The people returned about 100 years ago.
The local villagers called it “Muang Tam” meaning low city, because Phnom Rung is much higher. In 1997 The Fine Arts
Department commenced reconstruction of Muang Tam. They used the Anastylosis method during the reconstruction.
It was formally opened on Nov 10, 1997 by HRH Princess Sirindhorn in honor of the 50th Anniversary
of the Kings coronation.