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The Bayon’s face towers

" Prasat Bayon. Late 12th, early 13th century .King Jayavarman VII. Location In the center of Angkor Thom.

The Bayon was built as a Buddhist temple.

The Bayon is best known for its large number of serene faces sculpted on its towers. Originally there were 49 towers, decorated with large carved faces looking into each of the four cardinal directions."(W)

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