DRIFT Travel Dec 2016
In this issue of DRIFT, our passionate team brings you a diverse range of travel stories that range from luxury to outrageous; from the comforts of home to the far corners of the earth.
In this issue of DRIFT, our passionate team brings you a diverse range of travel stories that range from luxury to outrageous; from the comforts of home to the far corners of the earth.
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BAYON TEMPLE<br />
Ancient columns at Bayon Temple<br />
The Bayon is another beautiful and extremely<br />
popular temple. It was built in the late 12th and<br />
early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII. The<br />
temple sits in the center of Angkor Thom which<br />
was once the capital city of the Angkor empire.<br />
This Buddhist temple was later changed to a<br />
Hindu temple before being changed back again.<br />
This means that you'll see a mix of Hindu and<br />
Buddhist carvings on the bas reliefs and walls.<br />
This unique temple features 49 towers, 37 of which<br />
remain today. Probably the most famous aspect<br />
of Bayon temple are the carved faces which are<br />
said to represent the face of King Jaravarman VII.<br />
Bayon Temple<br />
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