Bayon's 173 faces: Tokyo University research reveals three distinct groups. Bayon has 54 massive towers with 173 faces oriented to cardinal directions Tokyo University research (2007) divided the faces into three groups: Devas, Asuras, and Dvarapalas Original name was Jagiri, meaning mountain of Brahma or mountain of victory
Bayon's face-towers typically have four faces each, oriented to cardinal directions, though some have three. Original name was Jayagiri (not Jagiri), meaning mountain of victory. Polygonal masonry gives appearance of 3D puzzle. Most faces vary in expressions, features, and jewelry.
Key Facts
- Bayon has 54 massive towers with 173 faces oriented to cardinal directions
- Tokyo University research (2007) divided the faces into three groups: Devas, Asuras, and Dvarapalas
- Original name was Jagiri, meaning mountain of Brahma or mountain of victory
- Polygonal masonry gives appearance of 3D puzzle
- Most faces depict different facial expressions, features, and jewelry
- According to alternative researchers, faces more likely represent Brahma (four-faced) than Buddha
- Area called Angkor Thom is 3km square, surrounded by 100m wide, 4m deep moat and 8m high wall
Related site: Bayon — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
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