The Elephant Wall

Cambodia at Work & Play

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November 16th 2007
Siem Reap Day 2 We’re off for a full day’s touring today in high heat, humidity, and gleeful enthusiasm. Our tour group is reduced by half (with concerns about the rigor of the day). A short bus ride brings us to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, built by Cambodia’s greatest builder, JayavarmanVII. This ten square kilometer city is enclosed by an eight-meter high wall and encircled by a one hun ... read more

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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