(best seen in original size)

A view of the section of temple as seen
from the southeastern courtyard.

The Bayon Temple is one of the more famous,
popular and beautiful of the structures in the
Angkor Wat Archaeological Park. Situated just to
the north of Angkor Wat itself, the temple was once
at the centre of the ancient city of Angkor Thom.
It's sometimes called Jayavarman's Temple, in honour of the
Khmer king who ordered its construction.
It's best known for its many towers with gently smiling faces on each side.