Bakong

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Bakong is an ancient temple situated in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and is one of the most significant early structures of the Khmer Empire. Built in the late 9th century by King Indravarman I, Bakong is considered the first temple mountain made of sandstone, setting a precedent for the grand Angkor temples that followed. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and features a central pyramid surrounded by eight brick towers and a series of concentric enclosures.

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