Ta Som & Ta mmy II

Prasat Ta Som, Neak Pean Water Feature, and Preah Khan Temple 10/29/09

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October 31st 2009
Sorry for the late blog but finally finishing up the Cambodian temple descriptions and pics. By the way, Prasat is Cambodian for "temple" ...go figure. Prasat Ta Som Temple is also in a fantastic ruined condition. It is still unrestored. At both the entrance and waaay at the back are those great King Jay gates with his face at the top. The one in the back, on the outside face, has a magnif ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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