| Sculpture of Bayon | |
The Bayon Temple is located at the heart of Angkor Thom and served as the state temple of the Emperor Jayavarman VII. It is a mountain temple built to represent Mount Meru – the center of the universe in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. It is a popular stop at the Angkor Archeological Park and epitomizes the creative architectural genius of the Khmer period under the patronage of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. Narrative bas reliefs adorn the gallery walls of the Bayon. The galleries on the first and second levels are squared and contain bas-reliefs with over 11,000 figures depicting the everyday life of the Khmer people in the 12th century as well as records of historical events, particularly describing various events from the battle with the Chams and they’re eventual vanquish. There are also carvings on the outer wall of the first level that depict vivid scenes of everyday life in 12th-century Cambodia. |
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| Issued Country | Cambodia |
| Issued Year | 2001 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Arts Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |