The Bakong is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos temples. It's a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, built by Indravarman I. It is built in a pyramidal shape representing the mythical Mt Meru. On its highest level it has five shrine towers.

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01 Central tower
02 Pond
03 Central tower
04 Brick and sandstone tower
05 Brick and sandstone tower
06 Brick tower and central pyramid
07 Brick tower and central pyramid
08 Central pyramid
09 Central pyramid
10 Central tower
11 Central tower
12 Brick and sandstone tower
13 Panorama view towards east
14 Panorama view towards east
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