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The Bayon Temple
Bayon
The Iconic faces of the
Bayon have always been a symbol of Angkor. Said to
represent the a cross between the faces of Jayavarman VII and
the compassionate Buddha these faces have been a fascination to all
who visit this magnificent temple . The Bayon Style is present in
many of the temples and the bas Relief's are of particular interest
as many represent daily life 800 years ago. A keen eyed observer of
visitor with temple guide will see fishing and farming scenes
gamblers births and other scenes.
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Faces can be seen everywhere |
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Oxcart; similar to the
ones used in rural areas today |
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There are
one and a half kilometres of bas relief's
in the outer galleries of the of the Bayon.
They depict life as it was in Angkorian
times 800 years ago. The relief below shows
scenes that are still going on today. Note
the cooking and domestic scenes and the fish
being smoked on the bottom right.
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Bayon shrine
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Candle lit Buddha
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All images and text © Dave Perkes 2009 www.peaceofangkor.com
Peace Of Angkor Tours 0435 Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
PO Box 93125 855 (0)63 760 475 |
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