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Steps up to the inner part of Angkor Wat. You have to climb up the steps, and believe me, they are VERY steep, no rails, and chunks of them have eroded away up the years. Was actually quite scary geting up there, but you've got to do it haven't you!
Angkor Wat?

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

Cambodian Flag 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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