Baphuom Temple

Baphuon Temple is west of the road to the Dei Chhnang Gate and near the Bayon Temple. The temple was buil in the early 11^th century, around 1060, by King Udayadityavarman II (AD 1050-1060), dedicated to Brahmanism. A highlight of the temple is the base-refiefs, which differ from most other above the other on the temple wall, similar to tiling. Unfortunately, few of these are visible because of the poor state of the temple.

Baphuon Temple is a single temple-mountain sanctuary situates on a high base symbolizing Mount Meru. A rectangular sandstone wall measuring 425 by 125 meter encloses the temple. A special feature is the 200 meter along elevate eastern approach supported by three row of short, round columns forming a bridge to the main temple. Originally, a central tower shrine with four porches crowned the part, but it collapsed long ago. The first, second and third level of surrounded by concentric sandstone galleries.