🇰🇭 Bayon: The Temple of Mysterious Stone Faces 🏛

Among all the temples in Angkor Wat, Bayon turned out to be one of the most unique. This isn’t just an ancient site — it’s a place where the stones seem to be watching you.

🔥 What Makes Bayon Special?
1. 216 stone faces. Giant smiling faces of Buddha (or King Jayavarman VII — historians still debate this) look in all directions. No matter where you stand, they seem to follow you.
2. Unique architecture. Unlike traditional temples, Bayon is a maze of corridors, stairways, and towers where you can easily get lost.
3. A mysterious atmosphere. It’s not just beautiful — it feels like the temple holds ancient secrets.

🏛 What Impressed Me the Most?
📍 The watching faces. Their size and sheer number are mesmerizing, and their slight smiles give the temple an almost mystical energy.
📍 Intricate bas-reliefs. These carvings depict battles, daily life, and traditions of the Khmer people.
📍 A journey through time. Standing in Bayon, it’s easy to imagine life in the 12th century among the ancient Khmer civilization.

🎟 Tips for Visiting
💰 Included in the Angkor Wat pass (starting from $37).
⏳ Best time to visit: Morning or late afternoon, when the light makes the faces even more dramatic.
📸 Don’t forget your camera! The stone faces are among the most photogenic sights in the world.

Bayon isn’t just a temple—it’s a mystery carved in stone. One of those places that stay in your memory forever.

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