Where In The World – Angkor Wat

Cambodia and the ancient wonders of Angkor Wat
This fabled UNESCO archaeological site at Angkor, covers an area twice the size of Manhattan. The 12th-century Angkor Wat temple; bas-reliefs and devatas (guardian spirits) that cover its walls inspire awe and admiration. This example of classical Khmer architecture has been a significant religious center for Hindus and then Buddhists through the ages.

  The last capital of the Khmer empire, the walled city of Angkor Thom is home to the richly decorated Bayon Temple, known for its carved faces. When you see the Elephant Terrace in Angkor Thom, which was the foundation of the pavilion in which the king held audiences, you’ll understand how it got its name.

Enveloped by jungle roots, fascinating Ta Prohm Temple almost seems to be a part of the dense rain-forest that surrounds it. A legacy of Cambodia’s Khmer civilization dating from 1186, it was originally built as a Buddhist university and monastery and continues to captivate today, as you’ll see on your visit.

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