Bayon Temple – Cambodia

This temple was one of the last temples to be built at Angkor and is famous for its 216 massive stone faces, which look out in all directions.

The Bayon rises through three levels to a height of around 140 feet. The outer gallery on the first level is home to some well-preserved bas-reliefs which are thought to depict scenes of everyday life and historical events, featuring everything from armies to acrobats, while the inner gallery on the next higher level depicts mythical figures and stories. 

Shiva linga statues at Bayon Temple are seen through multiple doorways

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