The Apsaras of Bayon, sculpted in the 12th century under Jayavarman VII, are distinguished by their short skirts and ankle bracelets, typical of Khmer art. Their hair, often braided or tied up in a bun, frames serene faces with mysterious smiles. These divine dancers, frozen in dynamic poses, adorn the walls of the mountain temple, symbol of the Buddhist heyday of the Angkorian Empire. Their presence recalls the alliance between spirituality and elegance that characterized this era.

The Devata of Prah Khan stands majestically on a pedestal carved with lotus flowers, in the heart of a niche in the temple. Her raised hand, palm turned toward the sky, evokes a gesture of blessing or offering, typical of 12th-century Khmer iconography. Dressed in a long skirt and adorned with jewelry, she embodies divine grace and protection. Her solemn attitude, still intact after eight centuries, recalls the sacred role of these figures in Angkorian architecture.

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