This is Baphuon Temple.
It is a three-story temple mountain built in the mid-11th century to worship Shiva and was the state temple of Udayadityavarman II.
was erected. It has a Baphuyon-style arch shape.
It is a Hindu temple located across the main street from the north(?) entrance to Bayon.
Briefly explain the temples in Cambodia.
It is the process of going from the world of humans to the world of gods (temples).
There is water between them, and a snake called Naga acts as a medium leading to the world of gods.
So, a seven-headed snake called Naga is carved on the bridge, and the railing is the snake's body.
And, the world of God and the world of humans are connected by a bridge, but strictly speaking, it is the body of a snake called Naga.
Also, there are ponds on both sides to represent the sea or river.
The woman in the photo above is currently in the process of entering the world of God.
Both sides were originally ponds. Now that it is old, only some of it remains.
There must have been a railing made from the body of a snake.
This is the door that leads to the Elephant Terrace.
This is a map photo.
When traveling
Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace ▶️ Pimianacus ▶️ Baphuon ▶️ Bayon
You can look at the course or vice versa.
Because it is a historical site, there is a lot of walking and going up and down the temple.
Those who come for 3 nights and 4 days should boldly visit Pimianacus while passing by.
If you think it will be difficult, you may want to pass by and see the Baphuon Temple.
Even if it is a small tour, my legs hurt because there is a lot of walking. ^^
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