The 11th century CE temple of Wat Nokor Bayon at Kompong Cham was originally a Mahayana Buddhist shrine. It was rededicated to Theravada Buddhism; Cambodia's major religious tradition; at some time in the 15th century. The venerable sandstone and laterite structures of the ancient temple blend well with an active modern temple; ochre-robed monks and the sound of chanting; creating a fascinating mix of the contemporary and the archaic. There are several ancient Buddha images; and one large; more modern reclining Buddha. Pictures From Asia David Henley