EXPLORING THE ANGKOR TEMPLE COMPLEX, CAMBODIA - THE BAPHOUN TEMPLE OF ANGKOR THOM

March 29, 2018
MABUHAY!

This is a photo and video journal of our budget travel to Siem Reap, Cambodia featuring our visit to the Baphoun Temple of the Angkor Thom, a three-tiered temple mountain in the Angkor temple complex.

ANGKOR TEMPLE COMPLEX MAP

The Angkor Temple complex is built over 400 sq. km of land area within the span of 7 centuries. It is the largest religious monument in the world.

Blow up map of Angkor Thom

ENTRANCE GATE

CROSSING THE CAUSEWAY
Angkor Thom is not a temple, which is a very common misconception. As the name implies, Angkor meaning "city" and Thom meaning "big".

Notice that some of the statue's heads at the causeway are missing.

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A STROLL AROUND THE AREA

The magnificent Baphoun temple

The Baphoun Temple is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Built in the mid 11th century. It is a three-tiered temple mountain built as a state temple of Udayadityavarman II dedicated to the Hindu-god Shiva. It is characterized by of having square openings and post & lintel arches.

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VIEW FROM THE FIRST TIER

VIEW FROM THE SECOND TIER

THE TOP TIER

Exploring the Angkor Temple Complex, Cambodia: The Baphoun Temple of Angkor Thom

THE INTRICATE BAS-RELIEF

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