The Baphuon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាពួន) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain" (svarnādrī), the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. The temple was originally dedicated to Shiva and late converted to a Theravada Buddhist temple. [1]

Nov 20, 2022 · The Baphuon temple is the prototype for the Baphuon style of design which covers every available surface with intricate carvings. These carvings include both realistic and fanciful depictions of lotus flowers, wild animals and hunters, devata figures, and men in battle.

Jan 20, 2021 · The Baphuon Temple, located in Angkor Thom to the northwest of the Bayon temple, is another of the famed mountain temples built by the ancient Khmer. The temple is known for its grand entrance, its scale, and the impressive reliefs especially those on the second enclosure of the top level.

Baphuon temple was built in the mid-11th century and was used as the state temple for King Udayadityavarman II. Originally, Baphuon was a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. In the 13th century, the temple was visited by the Mongolian Chou Ta-Kuan who described it …

Baphuon is a single sanctuary temple-mountain situated on a high base. It is a symbolical representation of Mount Meru. A rectangular sandstone wall measuring 425 by 125 metres (1394 by 410 feet) encloses the temple (1).

Discover the grandeur of Baphuon Temple, the 11th-century 'temple-mountain' in Angkor Thom. Learn about its history, architecture, and the epic restoration project that brought it back to life—your ultimate guide to exploring Baphuon Temple in Angkor Archaeological Park.

Baphuon is a single sanctuary temple-mountain situated on a high base. It is a symbolical representation of Mount Meru. A rectangular sandstone wall measuring 425 by 125 metres (1394 by 410 feet) encloses the temple.

May 21, 2023 · Known as Angkor Thom city, with Bayon temple being the most popular in the spotlight, a surprising number of other temples and ancient ruins lie deeper into the woods. Among these buildings is Baphuon, a large Hindu structure which has seen plenty of restoration over the centuries. The Baphuon temple from above. Photo: Sem Vanna / ThmeyThmey25

Baphuon is a single sanctuary temple-mountain situated on a high base. It is a symbolical representation of Mount Meru. A rectangular sandstone wall measuring 425 by 125 metres (1394 by 410 feet) encloses the temple (1).

Unveiling the majestic Baphuon Temple in Cambodia, visitors are transported back in time to the 11th century, where this architectural masterpiece dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva stands as a testament to the Khmer Empire's rich history and cultural heritage.