Bayon Temple
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bayon Temple
Located at the exact geometric center of the walled city of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple is perhaps the most compelling and enigmatic of all Khmer monuments. Constructed in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century, it served…
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The 'face towers' of the Bayon are a unique innovation in world architecture. As we ascend to the upper terrace, we are brought face-to-face with these colossal carvings. …
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While the upper levels of the Bayon are dedicated to the divine, the lower galleries contain some of the most fascinating secular art in the Khmer corpus. The bas-reliefs here differ significantly from those at Angkor Wat. …
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As we depart from the Bayon, we leave behind a place that continues to baffle and inspire archaeologists. The temple's complex history—modified by subsequent kings who reverted to Hinduism and then later to Theravada Buddhism—has…
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What is Bayon Temple?
Bayon Temple is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4410, 103.8585 |
| Last updated |
