Angkor Wat in Cambodia 20171116_211535

Angkor Wat in Cambodia

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November 17th 2017
There is much to talk about today, our first full day in Cambodia and our visit to the amazing Angkor Wat complex of temples. First some history. Cambodia was first called the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. then, as now, it was ruled by a king. At one time the Khmer Empire was at war with Siam, now called Thailand. The Khmer won the war and decided to name this region Siem ... read more

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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