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Encountering Cambodia and Vietnam - Angkor Wa, Wednesday afternoon 2016 February 17

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February 17th 2016
Our whole afternoon was for Angkor Wa. Noy scheduled our visit for the heat of the day after lunch because the crowds thin out then and one can actually see the temple. Still, there were lots of people, although perhaps not as densely packed as at Angkor Thom. Also, we began at the back to arrive at the front, which faces west, when the afternoon light ... 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