Bayon Temple Faces
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Prominent stone faces carved into the towers of the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom. These serene and smiling visages are said to be depictions of Avalokiteshvara or sometimes King Jayavarman VII. The Bayon Temple, part of the Angkor complex, is renowned for these enigmatic expressions that watch over visitors. The intricately carved stones contribute to the temple's mystical atmosphere.