Baphuon, Cambodia

Baphuon is part of Angkor Thom, an ancient city of the Khmer Empire. This impressive temple is structured as a three-tiered temple mountain and is famous for its elaborate stone carvings.

What is Baphuon?

• The Baphuon is an 11th-century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It was initially dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and served as the state temple of Udayadityavarman II, the ruler of the Angkor Kingdom from 1050 to 1066 A.D.  Udayadityavarman II also built the West Mebon.
• In the 15th century, the Baphuon was transformed into a Buddhist temple.
• The temple is located in the Angkor Thom, an ancient city of the Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom was established in the twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII.
• The Baphuon was constructed as a three-tiered temple mountain.
• The temple is located close to the other structures of Angkor Thom, including the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants. The Baphuon is located northwest of the Bayon.

Baphuon Through Photos

The Baphuon is an imposing three-tiered structure famous for its elaborate and impressive stone carvings.