Lots of restoration / rebuilding going on

One last stop in SE Asia

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August 7th 2012
Angkor Wat has been labeled as the 8th ancient wonder of the world and after visiting it is clear why. While I was a little skeptical that it was just going to be more ruins and temples, which I have seen endlessly on my trek through SE Asia, I was pleasantly surprised and a little overwhelmed by just how impressive these places were. I say these places because Angkor Wat is just one (and probably ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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