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Bayon

Bayon

Bayon is a richly adorned temple at the heart of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, built in the late 12th to early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII. It is renowned for its massive stone faces, thought to represent either the king or the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara. A masterpiece of Khmer architecture, Bayon blends spiritual symbolism with intricate bas-reliefs depicting daily life and historical events. Its complex layout, unlike the symmetrical design of Angkor Wat, represents a cosmic mountain. Today, Bayon remains one of Cambodia's most celebrated historical landmarks.

Head sculptures at South gate to Bayon temple, Angkor Wat complex; Siem Reap, Cambodia - 1116-51388

Ancient ruins of Bayon Temple, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia - 1345-119

Ancient faces carved in stone at Bayon temple, Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1370-14

Detail of the carved facade at Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1386-6

The Khmer Empire's Bayon temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1235-1011

Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-8996

Banteay Srei Temple, a miniature temple complex built entirely of red sandstone in the area of Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9001

Bayon, the late 12th century state temple of king Jayavarman VII, UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing in the middle of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9012

Bayon, the late 12th century state temple of king Jayavarman VII, UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing in the middle of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9010

A gallery of the Bayon temple in Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 814-367

Ancient Temple Angkor Thom Angkor Wat Bayon Cambodia - 1178-6508

Ancient Temple Angkor Thom Angkor Wat Bayon Cambodia - 1178-12484

Bayon, the late 12th century state temple of king Jayavarman VII, UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing in the middle of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9011

Bayon, the late 12th century state temple of king Jayavarman VII, UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing in the middle of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9020

Gateway to the Bayon Temple complex, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia - 252-4832

West inner gallery towers and four of the 216 carved faces at Bayon temple in Angkor Thom walled city, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 83-13098

Bas-relief battle scene between the Khmer and Cham armies with Elephants on the Eastern gallery of the Bayon, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia - 1116-48893

A tourist looks out from one of the doorways at the Bayon temple within Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1225-1074

Monk sitting sitting in the Bayon temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1186-38

Monk at the Bayon temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1186-33

Buddhist monk offers water blessing near Prasat Bayon, Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-2685

Tourists on elephant, Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 834-6649

Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 834-6643

Young Cambodian woman preparing milk coffee near Bayon temple, Angkor Thom, Angkor, Cambodia, Asia - 1113-49444

Dancers in front of the Bayon temple of Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 814-372

Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 641-10621

Buddhist nun meditating in the Bayon Temple, at Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia - 252-4745

Dancers in front of the Bayon temple of Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 814-390

Dancers, Bayon Temple, late 12th century, Buddhist, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 641-10478

Apsara dancers performing in the Prasat Kravan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu in 921, during dinner, Angkor, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1112-9053