Prasat Bayôn
Prasat Bayôn is an archaeological site in Nokor Thum, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap. Prasat Bayôn is situated nearby to the archaeological site Angkor Thom, as well as near the Hindu temple Baphuon temple.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Angkor Thom and Baphuon temple.
Angkor Thom
Archaeological site
Angkor Thom, alternatively Nokor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII.
Baphuon temple
Hindu temple
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The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain", the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. Baphuon temple is situated 400 metres northwest of Prasat Bayôn.
Phimeanakas
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Phimeanakas or Vimeanakas at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman, then completed by Suryavarman I in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple. Phimeanakas is situated 570 metres northwest of Prasat Bayôn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
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The town of Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, is the primary access point for the Angkor Archaeological Park, just north of the city. It is quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples.
Prasat Bayôn
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Prasat Bayon”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Nokor Thum, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.44127° or 13° 26′ 29″ northLongitude
103.85889° or 103° 51′ 32″ eastElevation
38 metres (125 feet)Open location code
7P55CVR5+GHGeoNames ID
11559319
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In Other Languages
“Prasat Bayôn” goes by many names.
- Khmer: “Prasat Bayôn”
- Khmer: “ប្រាសាទ បាយ័ន”
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