Baphuon 100806

From the Bayon, it is a short walk under huge shady trees and through food and souvenir stalls, to Baphuon, a major Hindu temple built mid-11th century by King Udayadityavarman II (ruled 1050-1066), still located inside the Angkor Thom complex. No real harassment from enthusiastic vendors, so it is a pleasant stroll.


To the right, we see more loose stones, each one meticulously catalogued and numbered, hopefully to be reassembled back into Baphuon.


More stones littering the left side of the elevated path (another causeway?) leading to Baphuon's entrance. 3D jigsaw puzzle in its full glory.


Baphuon. Notice the cranes to move the huge heavy stones around, and more steps. We rest here to soak in the atmosphere and decide not to enter Baphuon.