The Bayon Temple: Faces of the Khmer Empire
At the heart of the ancient city of Angkor Thom stands one of the most enigmatic structures in Southeast Asia: the Bayon Temple. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, this Mahayana Buddhist temple is famous for its 216 colossal stone faces carved into 54 towers. These serene visages, [...]