Cambodia: Faded 9th century Hindu bas-relief, Bakong, Roluos Complex, Angkor

The Bakong is a late 9th century Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva.

A thousand years ago Bakong was the central feature of Jayavarman II’s capital of Hariharalaya. It is built as a temple mountain on an artificial mound surrounded by a moat and outer enclosure walls. Bakong is the largest monument of Angkor's Roluos Group.

The central part of Bakong rests on the artificial mound representing Mount Meru. This mound is surrounded by eight large brick towers.

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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

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Pictures From Asia

Theme:

ANCIENT ANGKOR