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Siem Reap - Bayon

December 15th 2006
Bayon was constructed late 12th century as a Buddhist temple. It has 37 towers, most with four carved faces. Who the faces represent is debatable, but one theory is that they could be a combination between Buddha and the reigning king, Jayavarman VII. This temple is largely intact with almost all parts accessible. This was Scott’s favorite: as he says “By far”!! ... read more
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Cambodian Flag 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
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