Saturday 18 October 2008

Northeast of the Bayon is the 'Baphuon', a three tired pyramid temple. Leading up to the temple is a massive causeway. At the moment it is undergoing massive repairs and you can't go in.



Around the rear of the temple, a giant reclining Buddah has been build into the wall:




North of the Baphuon in Phimeanakas, another pyramid:


East of all this is the 'Terrace of the Leper King'. This is a real highlight as the walls of the terrace have 7 layers of carvings. Seven was a sacred number to the Khmer people, representing the 7 heavens.




As always, these things are more impressive close up...












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