Baphuon

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by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France

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Baphuon is an ancient temple located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, within the famed Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the mid-11th century during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II, it served as the state temple of the king and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple is a striking example of Khmer architecture, featuring a three-tiered pyramid structure that once boasted a central tower—now largely collapsed. A significant restoration project, begun in the 20th century, has helped to stabilize and partially reconstruct this historical monument. Notably, in the late 15th century, Baphuon was converted into a Buddhist temple, and a large reclining Buddha was added to its western side.

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