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Smiling ancient Khmer king

Angkor Thom, Bayon, four faced towers of the temple. The giant heads, each facing a cardinal compass point as protection, may be portraits of Jayavarman VII, the king who built the temple XII century. This head wears a broad, satisfied smile.

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Angkor Thom, Bayon, four faced towers of the temple. The giant heads, each facing a cardinal compass point as protection, may be portraits of Jayavarman VII, the king who built the temple XII century. This head wears a broad, satisfied smile.