Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia - Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
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Bakong Temple, Roluos Group, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap
Built 881 CE

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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.

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Cultural Heritage

Erected as the state temple of Hariharalaya, King Indravarman I's capital, Bakong Temple served as the pivotal center for the nascent Khmer Empire's spiritual and political authority. Its consecration in 881 CE marked the formal establishment of the Devaraja cult, a foundational concept where the monarch was identified with a divine essence, embodied specifically at Bakong by the Sri Indresvara lingam. This sacred emblem, a synthesis of the king's name and Shiva's epithet, underscored the divine legitimacy of Indravarman I's rule, cementing a tradition that would define Khmer kingship for centuries. The temple’s very existence at this early capital signified a profound assertion of imperial power and religious devotion. Beyond its religious function, Bakong Temple pioneered a monumental architectural shift within the Khmer realm. It stands as the earliest grand temple mountain constructed predominantly from sandstone, a significant departure from the brick structures characteristic of earlier periods. This innovative use of durable stone not only elevated the scale and permanence of royal religious complexes but also laid the conceptual and structural groundwork for the colossal temple-mountains that would later define Angkor, including the iconic Angkor Wat. The distinct five-tiered pyramid, adorned with eight brick towers on its lower levels dedicated to various Hindu deities, showcased a sophisticated understanding of both Vastu Shastra principles and the evolving Khmer aesthetic.

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Built in the Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style, Mount Meru Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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