Banteay Srei

This temple is one of the most unusual of the Angkor area. It is 25 km from the rest of the temples, and is built mostly from red sandstone. Because of the intricate carvings, it is thought to have been built by women, and the name "Banteay Srei" translates into "Citadel of the Women"

The Kingdom of Cambodia...Hey Lady!

December 24th 2005
It has been a bit over a week since I've returned from my Christmas holidays (or winter holiday as it is called here in Japan), and I thought I should try and share some of my "foreign" experiences. It is incredibly amazing how different a country Japan is compared to the other countries I have seen of Asia. It also made my time away another eye opening experience (my time away from home seems t ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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