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Angkor What?: Day 3

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February 18th 2006
Our last day at Angkor was spent visiting the ruins located farther away. Our first stop, Banteay Samre, has an unusual theme. Instead of the usual battles and conquests by egotistical kings, its elaborate ornamentation tells the story of a poor farmer of Samre origin, who specialised in the cultivation of sweet cucumbers and who eventually became king after the ruler died, leaving no heirs. It's ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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