Bayon, Buddhist temple in Angkor Thom, Cambodia
The Bayon temple features 54 stone towers adorned with 216 massive carved faces of Avalokiteshvara looking in four directions at different levels.
King Jayavarman VII ordered the construction of this religious monument between 1190 and 1210 CE as the centerpiece of his new capital city.
The temple walls display extensive bas-reliefs depicting historical naval battles, military conflicts, market scenes, and episodes from daily Khmer life.
The temple complex opens daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with access through the Angkor Archaeological Park entrance near Siem Reap.
The stone faces maintain different expressions depending on the viewing angle and time of day, creating an effect of changing emotions.
Location: Angkor Thom
Founders: Jayavarman VII
Part of: Angkor
GPS coordinates: 13.44125,103.85874
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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