The oldest temple in the area

Siem Reep

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May 20th 2007
Today our guide took us around some of the temples around Angkor Wat, but unfortunately I can't remember many of their names. They all have a very interesting history and it's well worth reading up on if you want to know more than I can remember. Ta Prohm was my personal favorite, it was a ruined temple where nature had started to claim it back and trees were intertwined with the temple walls. Bec ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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