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The Bayon temple, the spiritual heart of Angkor Thom, is revealed here in black and white, highlighting its sculpted reliefs and enigmatic faces. This 12th-century sanctuary, built during the reign of Jayavarman VII, is famous for its towers adorned with gigantic stone faces. In the absence of colour, every detail of the weathered stone becomes more striking: cracks, moss and the play of shadows accentuate the mystical atmosphere of the site. The low-angled light of morning or evening further sculpts the serene expressions of the Khmer divinities, creating a timeless atmosphere and an imprint of spirituality. Here, the contrast between light and shadow reinforces the majesty of these ruins, witnesses to a glorious past. To capture the Bayon in monochrome is to reveal the hidden soul of this fascinating place, where every frozen smile seems to tell the story of a thousand years.
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