Picture of the day: Khmer Archers and Crossbowmen at Bayon

Bas-relief at Bayon temple showing Khmer archers and crossbowmen marching in formation, carved in sandstone with detailed clothing and weaponry.

History

Picture of the day: Khmer Archers and Crossbowmen at Bayon

May 17, 2026

Bayon’s bas-relief of Khmer archers and crossbowmen captures the drama of Angkor-era warfare, preserving Jayavarman VII’s campaigns in exquisitely carved ...

Architecture

Picture of the day: Silent Approach to Angkor Thom’s South Gate, 1933

by Pascal Medeville

March 29, 2026

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Evocative 1933 view of Angkor Thom’s South Gate, showing a tranquil dirt road, ruined naga balustrades and the timeless stone ...

Architecture

Picture of the day: Vishnu on Garuda: Masterpiece Lintel from Prasat Kok Po

by Pascal Medeville

March 3, 2026

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Sandstone lintel from Prasat Kok Po, Angkor: Vishnu on Garuda amid swirling Khmer ornament, a late 9th-century Preah Ko–style masterpiece ...

Architecture

Ta Prohm Temple: Where the Jungle Remembers the Empire

by Pascal Medeville

February 11, 2026

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Explore Cambodia’s Ta Prohm Temple — where jungle roots, ancient history, and a mysterious “dinosaur” carving entwine in unforgettable harmony.

Tag: Angkor archaeology