Ta Phrom

Templing

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July 26th 2008
Yes, that's what we call it. We began yesterday at sunrise, trying to catch the classic photo of Angkor Wat in the reflecting pools, continued to Angkor Thom (remember Angelina Jolie's big tree in Tomb Raider?), Ta Phrom, Bayon (holy sweet mother of all temples), Preah Kahn and then Pre Rup for sunset. As we watched the sun set we were sold cans of beer by an enterprising young Cambodian man ru ... 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