Buildings at this site in pyramid form include the Bayon, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas. Several hundred aspara statues adorn one of the projects here, and its five central temples are in the form of quincunx. This site was constructed around a hill that was taken to represent the mythical Mount Meru. The Thom complex here was added several decades afte
Buildings at this site in pyramid form include the Bayon, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas. Several hundred aspara statues adorn one of the projects here, and its five central temples are in the form of quincunx. This site was constructed around a hill that was taken to represent the mythical Mount Meru. The Thom complex here was added several decades after the temples that were intended as a site for posthumous unificiation with Vishnu and patronized on the Phnom Bakheng hill by Suryavarman II. For 10 points, name this ancient temple city, the center of the Khmer empire, home to several architectural wonders including its namesake Wat.
Buildings at this site in pyramid form include the Bayon, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas.