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Prasat Kok Po
Bayon
Krol Romeas
Temples in guide
Temples not in guide
Preah Khan
0
3
kilometres
Krol Romeas
SEE INSET
Prasat Phnom Rung
2
Bayon
Baray
WEST BARAY
ANGKOR THOM
Beng
Thom
West Mebon
Baksei
Chamkrong
Bakheng
Prasat
Kas Ho
Phnom
Bakheng
Ak Yom
Banteay
Chheu
Khnat
Prasat
Ta Noreay
Khvien
Siem Reap
International Airport
Angkor Wat
Prasat
Prei
Entrance
Booth
Prasat
Patri
Prey Thom
Siem Reap
To t e a
North Gate & Preah Khan
Preah
Pithu
Pools
Preah
Palilay
North
Kleang
Tep Pranam
Terrace of the Leper King
Phimeanakas
Kantrak
South
Kleang
Prasat
Rsei
Baphuon
0
1
Prasat Kuk
O Chrung
kilometre
ANGKOR
THOM
Bayon
Banteay
Chey
South Gate & Angkor Wat
Phnom Krom & Tonle Sap
the centre of the walled city, is the
Bayon
.
Despite its poor workmanship and
haphazard sculpting, this is one of Angkor's
most endearing temples, its unusual
personality defined by large carved faces
adorning the sides of its 54 towers.
Although small, it's actually a confusing
temple to navigate, largely owing to its
complex history. Bayon was built on top of
an earlier monument, follows an
experimental layout and was added to at
various times. Although originally a
Buddhist temple, it has a Hindu history
too, and themes of both religions can be
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