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Prasat Bayon Temple

The richly decorated state temple of King Jayavarman VII — a Khmer masterpiece where Buddhist devotion meets Hindu essence.

Stone face towers of Prasat Bayon rising against a pale sky, weathered grey sandstone carved with serene monumental faces, warm afternoon light casting soft shadows across the ancient Khmer temple

About Prasat Bayon

Prasat Bayon stands at the heart of Angkor Thom as one of the most recognisable monuments of the Khmer Empire. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, it served as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII. The temple is famed for its multitude of serene stone faces carved across its towers, blending Buddhist symbolism with a distinct Hindu architectural essence — a reflection of Cambodia's layered religious history.

  • Located within the Angkor archaeological complex, Siem Reap Province
  • Constructed in the Bayon style during the late 12th to early 13th centuries
  • Official state temple of King Jayavarman VII
  • Features richly decorated bas-reliefs depicting historical and mythological scenes

Gallery

A selection of photographs from Prasat Bayon Temple.

Close-up of a weathered stone face on a Bayon tower, soft grey sandstone with deep carved eyes and a gentle smile, dappled sunlight filtering through foliage Ornate bas-relief carvings on a gallery wall at Bayon, intricate sandstone panels depicting figures in procession, warm golden-brown tones Towering stone faces of Bayon seen from a low angle, multiple serene visages stacked against a bright sky, monumental grey stonework Narrow passageway between Bayon temple galleries, worn stone floor and carved walls receding into shadow, atmospheric and quiet

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