Banteay Chhmar: Garrison Temple of the Khmer Empire

The secrets of the great temple and city of Banteay Chmar have been buried in this vast forestclad sandstone ruin for 800 years. Now that it is finally being restored, it is revealed as the twin-hub of the Khmer Empire under its greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181-1219), the 47 Buddha-faced towers linking it with Angkor s 59 tower Bayon.

As well as taking the visitor on a detailed tour of the monument, the book includes a new translation of the temple's main inscription, aligned with a …