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Background: Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire ushering in a long period of decline. In 1863, the king of Cambodia placed the country under French protection; it became part of French Indochina in 1887. Following Japanese occupation in World War II, Cambodia became independent within the French Union in 1949 and fully independent in 1953. After a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh in April 1975 and ordered the evacuation of all cities and towns; at least 1.5 million Cambodians died from execution, enforced hardships, or starvation during the Khmer Rouge regime under POL POT. A December 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside, led to a 10-year Vietnamese occupation, and touched off almost 13 years of civil war. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords mandated democratic elections and a ceasefire, which was not fully respected by the Khmer Rouge. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy and the final elements of the Khmer Rouge surrendered in early 1999. Factional fighting in 1997 ended the first coalition government, but a second round of national elections in 1998 led to the formation of another coalition government and renewed political stability. The July 2003 elections were relatively peaceful, but it took one year of negotiations between contending political parties before a coalition government was formed. Nation-wide local elections are scheduled for 2007 and national elections for 2008.




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Day 4- Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Elephant Ride
November 7th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
4:50am the alarm went off since Sak was picking us up at 5am so we could see the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Very early morning with a long day ahead of us. Sunrise at Angkor Wat built in 1113 and fini ... 24 photos [full story]

Day 3- Grand Tour Circuit plus Kbal Spean and Banteay Srey
November 6th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
We started our day at 8am again and this was going to be a long day. We decided to go to 2 of the more remote temples that were 49km=30.5 miles and 37 km=almost 23 miles from Siem Reap, where we staye ... 24 photos [full story]

11 days ago: BeckyandBen published a blog
the journey part 2
November 9th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
part 2! already i cant keep up with this holiday WOW so much to tell you guys! Well we spent 3 days at Angkor Wat. Its definitely THE place to hold an Indiana Jones party!! loads of places to explo ... [full story]

Prasat Ta Som, Neak Pean Water Feature, and Preah Khan Temple 10/29/09
October 31st 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Sorry for the late blog but finally finishing up the Cambodian temple descriptions and pics. By the way, Prasat is Cambodian for "temple" ...go figure. Prasat Ta Som Temple is also in a fantastic ... 15 photos [full story]

Prasat Kraven, Srah Shrang, Banteay Kdei, and East Mebon Temples  10/29/09
October 30th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Prasat Kraven Temple (also called the Cardamom Sanctuary) is an unusual temple for this area. It’s simple in design and it uses small red brick and sandstone which gives it a strange orangey co ... 16 photos [full story]

Ta Keo & Ta Phrom Temples 10/28/09
22 days ago: Strickfaden published a blog
Ta Keo & Ta Phrom Temples 10/28/09
October 29th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Ta Keo temple. This temple is very imposing. Massive blocks of unadorned stone. This might be one of the highest in Angkor. The steps are at about a 70 to 75 degree angle and only 4-6 inches wide. ... 16 photos [full story]

Angkor Thom 10/28/09
22 days ago: Strickfaden published a blog
Angkor Thom 10/28/09
October 28th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Angkor Thom was a fortified capitol city at end of 12th century and is part of the Angkor Wat park. There are temples and a ruined Royal Palace inside the walls of the city. Some of the sites we visit ... 21 photos [full story]

Angkor Wat- the most famous temple of all 10/28/09
October 28th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Note: We will blog on each temple separate as there is waaaay too much for one blog. Before I get started an Angkor Wat proper, let me give you a little background to put all this into perspective ... 14 photos [full story]

October 28th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Note: We will blog on each temple separate as there is waaaay too much for one blog. Before I get started an Angkor Wat proper, let me give you a little background to put a ... [full story]

27 days ago: TimButDim published a blog
Ankhor Wat - 24/10/09
October 24th 2009  Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor
Went to some of the various temples at Ankhor today including the famous Ankhor Wat. Very impressive considering that it's around 1000 years old and the site of the Wat itself (not including the o ... [full story]


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