While the mystery of the smiling face-towers continue to perplex scholars and visitors, it is agreed that the Bayon Temple was intended to represent Mt. Meru on Earth.
Location Country: Cambodia
Angkor Thom is an urban planning marvel and the name of one of the most impressive royal cities of Angkor Period Cambodia.
Angkor Thom, The Great City
This temple remains the largest religious monument in the world. Once a Hindu shrine, it is now used by Buddhists.
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