Baphuon
앙코르 유적
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the ancient heart of the Khmer Empire, and to one of its most fascinating and mysterious architectural marvels, the Baphuon. Situated precisely within the grand royal city of Angkor Thom, this towering stone monument…
Listen in the app2The Eastern Approach and the Cosmic Ocean
As we begin our exploration of the magnificent Baphuon temple, we find ourselves standing before the grand eastern approach. This is no ordinary pathway. …
Listen in the app3The Eastern Gopura and the Threshold of the Divine
Having crossed the symbolic cosmic ocean, you now arrive at the Eastern Gopura, the primary entrance pavilion that marks the threshold of the Baphuon complex proper. In classic Khmer architecture, a gopura is a monumental…
Listen in the app4The Megalithic Sandstone Base and the Envoy's Account
Stepping through the gopura and approaching the central pyramid, you are immediately confronted by the sheer visual power of the temple's lowest foundation. Take a moment to step back and gaze at the massive base structure…
Listen in the app5The First Enclosure and the Great Jigsaw Puzzle
As you walk around the sprawling first enclosure, navigating the wide grassy spaces that surround the main pyramid, you are walking through the staging ground of one of the most ambitious, complex, and ultimately heartbreaking…
Listen in the app6The Second Enclosure and the Architecture of Collapse
Moving inward and upward toward the second enclosure, we must confront the fascinating question of why the Baphuon required such a drastic and dramatic intervention in the first place. Why did this particular temple, built by…
Listen in the app7The Steep Staircases to the Heavens
Now comes the most physically demanding, yet profoundly rewarding aspect of the Baphuon experience: the ascent to the upper levels. Before you rise the steep, imposing stone staircases that lead directly toward the summit of the…
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Congratulations on completing the arduous climb. You have now arrived at the very summit of the Baphuon, the uppermost sanctuary that represents the absolute peak of the mythical Mount Meru. …
Listen in the app9The Western Wall and the Reclining Buddha
As you carefully make your way down from the dizzying heights of the summit and navigate around to the backside of the temple complex, you arrive at the western wall of the second enclosure. It is here that you will encounter the…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our journey through the imposing corridors and towering terraces of the Baphuon comes to an end, it is worth taking a final moment to stand near the exit pathway and reflect on the absolute magnitude of what you have just…
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What is Baphuon?
Baphuon is a place in 앙코르 유적 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 앙코르 유적 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4438, 103.8562 |
| Last updated |
