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Sunday, 19 December 2010

BAPHOUN Temple

 Was built by the king Udayatidyavarman 2 mid of the 11th century dedicated to Siva and this temple collapsed a few time and Baphoun is the mountain temple which is the symbolism of mount Meru and enclosure walls is made of sandstone 425m long 125m width surrounded the temple. A stone bridge linked this temple 200m long 2m width 1.5m high supported by 3 rows of short sandstone column.
          There are 2 rectangular pools flank this bride on the left after this pools there is a paved pool in square shape Baphoun is decorated with 5 levels which are rectangular shapes 1st 2nd 3rd levels is the same size.



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