Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Main view showing Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style temple from Medieval Period
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
Phnom Bakheng Siem Reap Cambodia - Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara-Influenced Khmer Temple architecture style, Khmer Temple architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Indian Temple architecture style design elements
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Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Siem Reap
Built c. 900 CE (9th century)

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Cultural Heritage

Phnom Bakheng holds a pivotal place in the historical trajectory of the Khmer Empire, serving as the state temple of Yasodharapura, the first Angkorian capital established by King Yasovarman I in the late 9th century CE. This marked a profound shift in the royal seat from Hariharalaya (modern-day Roluos), signifying a new era of urban planning and cosmic alignment. The temple's design as a five-tiered pyramidal structure, meticulously conceived as a symbolic Mount Meru, established a foundational architectural paradigm for subsequent grander temple mountains, embodying the devaraja cult and the king's divine authority that would define Angkorian kingship for centuries. The strategic placement atop a natural hill, enhancing its Meru-like symbolism, was integral to Yasovarman I's vision of a cosmologically ordered kingdom. The temple's intricate numerical symbolism, particularly the 108 subsidiary towers (excluding the central sanctuary), resonates deeply with Hindu cosmology, representing the 108 names of Shiva and other sacred enumerations, thereby imbuing the capital with profound spiritual power. While primarily dedicated to Shiva, the site later witnessed the superimposition of Buddhist elements, notably a large seated Buddha image on the upper terrace, reflecting the evolving religious landscape of the region in subsequent centuries, yet the original Hindu dedication and architectural genius remained indelible.

Architectural Heritage

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

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