Fifth Dham, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, East Mebon, Ta Prohm | Angkorwat

Fifth Dham Temple of AngkorWat - The Bayon, Elephant Terrace, East Mebon, Ta Prohm, Benteay Srei, Pre Rup, Ta Som, Srah Srang, Baksei Chamkrong, Preah Ko.

Bayon Angkor Wat

The Bayon

This temple built by Jayavarman VII has 54 towers and features 216 faces situated at the center of Angkor Thom. According to the widely accepted theory, the faces found on the tower structures are said to be that of a bodhisattva (an enlightened Buddhist) named Avalokitesvara. But others suggest that they could be of Jayavarman VII, considering the likeness of his facial features matching the faces found on the towers. The splendor and colossal scale of face structures with alluring smiles pronounce unfathomable meanings while the creepiness of being watched makes the Bayon stand apart from the other ancient sites. Though predominantly considered as a Buddhist site, this temple has various Hindu elements as part of its architecture. Similar to AngorWat, this temple is place to some exquisite bas relief corridors portraying historical events of significance.

The #BayonAngkorwat is located in the center of the city of AngkorThom, dedicated to #Buddhist. Read More ..