Angkor Wat before sun rise

Temples of Siem Reap

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February 9th 2009
Sun's brother Sang picked us up early at 5:00 am so that we could experience sunrise at Angkor Wat. Approaching the temple in darkness was mystical, watching the sunrise over the spires was breathtaking. The complex itself is extensive and the largest of all the temples. This 12th century relic is full of symbolism, there are many detailed carvings depicting Hindu mythology of Heaven and Hell an ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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 ... ... read more