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Baphuon

The Baphuon temple lies 200m to the north of the Bayon. It has a pyramid shape representing the mythical Mt Meru and was built during the reign of Udayadityavarman II in the 11th century. The Baphuon temple is currently undergoing restoration.


01 Pyramid-shaped main structure	02 Central tower	03 Staircase	04 View of elevated walkway	05 Elevated walkway


06 Elevated walkway pillars	07 Gopura entrance building	08 Side view of temple with ongoing restoration	09 Side view of pyramid

Other Angkor Thom city galleries: Bayon ▪ Phimeanakas ▪ Prasat Suor Prat ▪ Terrace of elephants ▪ Southern gate

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