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The Bayon: Jayavarman VII's Temple of a Thousand Faces
Step inside the Bayon, the enigmatic state temple at the heart of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Unlike Angkor Wat's central tower, the Bayon is famous for its 216 serene stone faces that gaze from every direction, often identified as Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara) or a deified portrait of the king himself. This episode explores the temple's layered symbolism, its bas-reliefs depicting everything from naval battles to daily markets, and its role as the spiritual center of Jayavarman VII's Buddhist empire. We also unravel the controversy over…
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