travelling 1339

Cambodia

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December 2nd 2009
I emerged from the cool shadow of the stone temple into the baking sun. I walked along the ancient bridge, flanked by majestic carved figures on either side, back towards to waiting tuk-tuk. A quick glance at the statues shows an oddity. A rough hollow where the face should have been. Most have had them brutally chiseled off. At the end of the bridge I am approached by two beggars. They both, like ... 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