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Angkor temples

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The Bayon, built one century after Angkor Wat, was dedicated from the beginning as a buddhist temple. Its 200 faces represent the Bodhisattva Avalokisesvara, thought by King Jayavarman VII to be his benefactor. While the bas-reliefs of Angkor are inspired by the Hindu mythology, some of those of the Bayon represent everyday life and historic events. Ta Promm, built by the same king, completes the Angkor experience by offering an impressive and nostalgic glimpse of the jungle taking repossesion of the site. The temple is mostly ruined, and has been left on purpose in the state where the explorer Henri Mouhot rediscovered it. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Enigmatic stone smiling faces, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Enigmatic stone smiling face, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Buddhist monk in doorway, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Buddha image, swathed in reverence, with offerings, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Bas reliefs, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Girls in temple complex, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Girl hides in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Large stone smiling faces, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Boy sits next to large stone smiling faces, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Large stone smiling faces, the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Buddhist monks in the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Boy hides in the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Boy climbs near-vertical staircase, Angkor Thom complex. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Stone face invaded by vegetation, Angkor Thom complex. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Boy and girl sit at window in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Girl sits at the base of huge bayan tree encroaching on ruins in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Roots of giant bayan tree encroaching on ruins in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Ruins in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Ruins in Ta Prom. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Incence vendor wearing the traditional headcloth outside of the Bayon. Angkor, Cambodia (color) Kids playing. Angkor, Cambodia (color)

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