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Angkor Wat

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July 12th 2013
Bewilderment overcomes me, as I stand in awe, transfixed, and my eyes wander amongst these rambling creations that still stand the test of time. My mind is overtaken by the silent echo of foreign tongues, and the vision of daily life of an ancient civilisation from so long ago. Surreal describes the moment, I feel overwhelmed with what lies before me.Monoliths in stone are strewn about, standing ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South

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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