Sunrise over Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat?

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December 1st 2006
Before I start, let me first of all state that Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are utterly amazing. Architecturally, and Structurally they are more impressive than any of the other ancient sites I've seen. However............The problem with Angkor Wat is that it is so damned easy to get too! Unlike Tikal, where you have to trek through the jungle, or Macchu Picchu where you have to st ... 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