Angkor, Cambodia: Huge carved stone faces at Bayon Temple.

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The 12th century temple of Bayon Temple is the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Bayon is known for its more than 200 huge serene stone faces of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, with one facing outward and keeping watch at each compass point.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Photo credit: © Linda Crawley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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