The Bayon and stone faces of Lokesvara, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Asia

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The Bayon (Prasat Bayon) is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: .Khétt Siem Réab. Phumi Ângkôr Krau. Siem Reap. Cambodia. Asia
Photo credit: © Sebastian Wasek / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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