Bayon - Wikipedia
The Bayon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន, Prasat Bayoăn [praːsaːt baːjŏən]; / ˈbaɪɔːn / BAI-on) is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia.
Bayon | Temples of Angkor, Cambodia - Lonely Planet
At the heart of Angkor Thom is the 12th-century Bayon, the mesmerising, if slightly mind-bending, state temple of Jayavarman VII. It epitomises the creative genius and inflated ego of …
The Bayon: A temple with many faces - Smarthistory
Constructed in the heart of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple was intended to represent Mt. Meru on earth. To enter the royal city and gain access to the temple, visitors in the past and present …
Bayon Temple – Hidden Quirks, Facts and History - Hello Angkor
Sep 7, 2023 · Bayon was built in the late 12th or early 13th century with the exact date being unknown. It was constructed well after Angkor Wat by a century or so and whilst not the last …
Bayon - Encyclopedia.com
One of Southeast Asia's most famous monuments, the Bayon is a densely crowded sandstone temple constructed under King Jayavarman VII (r. 1181–ca. 1220) at Angkor Thom in …
Bayon, the | Angkor Thom, Khmer Empire, Sandstone | Britannica
Most of the temple mountains are oriented east to west, the main gates facing east. Originally the Bayon was designed to serve as the primary locus of the royal cult and to serve as …
Bayon Temple - Angkor Archaeological Park, SIem Reap, Cambodia
Jan 31, 2023 · Bayon was the last state temple built in the Angkor complex. The great Buddhist ruler, King Jayavarman VII, began its construction near the end of his life – sometime in the …
Visit Bayon - The Smiling Face Temple in Angkor Thom Cambodia
Apr 20, 2025 · Bayon is 800 years old and was the official royal temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII. Before this Khmer ruler came to power, Cambodia was a Hindu country, …
Bayon Temple: The Jewel of Cambodia’s Ancient Angkor Complex
Sep 20, 2023 · Bayon was built in the late 12th or early 13th century as a state temple for the seat of the Khmer Empire. It was commissioned by King Jayavarman VII and originally called …
The Bayon Temple in Cambodia | DailyArt Magazine
Dec 14, 2025 · The Bayon Temple is located at the heart of Angkor Thom and served as the state temple of the Emperor Jayavarman VII. It is a mountain temple built to represent Mount Meru …