Temple near Battambang

Angkor Wat

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January 7th 2007
Battambang I've spent the last week visiting the magnificent temples at Angkor Wat, with a short detour beforehand to Battambang in the west. Battambang (pronounced Battambong) is a 5 hour bus ride away, is a rather nice little town and there are various temples and sites to see in the surrounding region. It's also a convenient stopover on the way to Angkor, travelling onwards by b ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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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