Temples of Angkor 2

The Bayon, the temple in the centre of the city of Angkor Thom. It is Buddhist.

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January 23rd 2011
We just spent five days in the city of Siem Reap, which is close to the Temples of Angkor. So it is a good base for visiting the temples. They were built between the 9th and the 14th century and are most amazing. Most of them are still in very good condition, considering the fact that they have been there for more than 1,000 years. Some of them have been re-conquered by nature, with bushes and tre ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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

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