The millennial endurance of Cham brick towers against tropical weathering remains an enduring fascination in architectural archaeology.

Bonding Agents and Rubbing Methods

Recent petrographic and chemical assays demonstrate that artisans rubbed wet bricks tightly against each other with a microscopic coat of plant resin (Dipterocarpus alatus), creating virtually seamless joints.

Carvings were executed directly upon erected walls, testifying to an exceptional mastery of construction and artistic execution.