Angkor Hot! Photo 22

Angkor Hot!

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May 1st 2010
And so, finally I can realise the long running ambition to see Angkor Wat... When I was planning my round-the-world excursion this one was always high on the list (perhaps top three) and I have always been fascinated by collapse of the sophisticated ancient civilisations such as the Khmer Empire... Like the Tāj, high expectations and a child like excitement that can only reall ... 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