Baphuon is a single sanctuary temple-mountain situated on a high
base. It is a symbolical representation of Mount Meru. A rectangular
sandstone wall measuring 425 by 125 metres (1394 by 410 feet) encloses
the temple. A long sandstone elevated approach (200 metres, 656 feet) at
the east entrance forms a bridge to the main temple. It is supported by
three rows of short columns.
North of the Golden Tower [Bayon], rises the Tower of Branze
[Baphuon] higher even than the Golden Tower : a truly astonishing
spectacle, with more than ten chambers at its base.
Prasat Baphuon is located 200 metres (656 feet) northwest of the Bayon and south of Phimeanakas. An enter and leave at the east.
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