Southeast Asia I
Architecture of Cambodia: The Khmer Dynasty
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Banteay Srei Temple Complex
- Main Temple and Library
Reliefs:
- Rain of Indra
- Ravana Shaking Mt. Kailasa
- Vishnu as Narasimha
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Angkor Wat Complex, c. 1112-1153
- Built by Khmer ruler Suryavarman II
Temple Complex
Reliefs:
- Churning of the Ocean of Milk
- Battle Scenes of Lanka (from the Ramayana)
- The Ruler Suryavarman II
- Court Lady in Royal Procession
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The Bayon at Angkor Thom, c. 1181-early 13th C.
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Built by Khmer ruler Jayavarman VII
The Bayon Temple Complex
Towers with Faces of the Bodhisattva Lokeshvara (or is it Jayavarman VII???)
Reliefs:
- Battle Between the Khmer and Cham Kingdoms
- Everyday Scene of Food Preparation
- Worship of Vishnu
- Worship of Shiva
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