P4150043

siem reap and angkor wat temples

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April 17th 2009
Angkor Wat. One of the main reasons I wanted to come to SE Asia. It was exactly like I imagined. The architecture was painstakingly detailed and overwhelmingly grandiose. Each and every temple that we saw was different from the last in terms of both architecture and atmosphere. Some were exquisitely designed with bas reliefs carved into the stone wall facades still in almost-mint condition, whilst ... 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