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Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, although by far the most famous of the Cambodian Khmer temples, is only one of many huge temple complexes covering a vast area which comprised the center of the Khmer Empire during its golden age from 802 to 1432 A.D.
The Cambodian flag features Angkor Wat
The Cambodian flag features Angkor Wat
Painting of Angkor Wat sunrise
Painting of Angkor Wat sunrise
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Lion at the western causeway to Angkor Wat
Lion at the western causeway to Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat was constructed in the 1100's to honor the Hindu god Vishnu
Angkor Wat was constructed in the 1100's to honor the Hindu god Vishnu
Angkor Wat on a Cambodian 500 Riel note
Angkor Wat on a Cambodian 500 Riel note
Statue of Vishnu Inside the main gate to Angkor Wat
Statue of Vishnu Inside the main gate to Angkor Wat
Bas relief carving on the main gate to Angkor Wat
Bas relief carving on the main gate to Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat and one of the two libraries
Angkor Wat and one of the two libraries
Angkor Wat through the library door
Angkor Wat through the library door
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Western face of Angkor Wat
Western face of Angkor Wat
NW corner of Angkor Wat
NW corner of Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Inside the NW corner of Angkor Wat
Inside the NW corner of Angkor Wat
View from the NW corner inward
View from the NW corner inward
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Bas relief carvings, Angkor Wat
Bas relief carvings, Angkor Wat
A Monk at Angkor Wat
A Monk at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat
Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat
The steps to the upper levels of the temple are very steep
The steps to the upper levels of the temple are very steep
There are many fine carvings
There are many fine carvings
Monk at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Monk at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Monk at Angkor Wat
Monk at Angkor Wat
One of the corner towers
One of the corner towers
Monks
Monks
Tourists climbing the steep stairs
Tourists climbing the steep stairs
No statistics as to how many people fall down the steps here
No statistics as to how many people fall down the steps here
Corner tower seen from the upper level
Corner tower seen from the upper level
Tower detail
Tower detail
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Reclining buddha
Reclining buddha
Inside one of the upper level chambres
Inside one of the upper level chambres
Temple detail
Temple detail
View NW from the upper level towards the hill temple of Phnom Bakheng
View NW from the upper level towards the hill temple of Phnom Bakheng
Monks
Monks
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
An esplanade with detailed bas relief carvings runs around the base of Angkor Wat (East face)
An esplanade with detailed bas relief carvings runs around the base of Angkor Wat (East face)
The total length of the esplanade carvings is 800 m (East face)
The total length of the esplanade carvings is 800 m (East face)
Deva holding the tail of a serpent (East face)
Deva holding the tail of a serpent (East face)
Angkor Wat Esplanade (South face)
Angkor Wat Esplanade (South face)
The Army of Suryavarman II (South face)
The Army of Suryavarman II (South face)
Suryavarman II, one of the most powerful khmer king and Angkor Wat is his masterpiece (South face-thanks Xavier)
Suryavarman II, one of the most powerful khmer king and Angkor Wat is his masterpiece (South face-thanks Xavier)
Elephant in battle (West face)
Elephant in battle (West face)
Battle of Kurukshertra (West face)
Battle of Kurukshertra (West face)
from the Hindu epic Mahabarata (West face)
from the Hindu epic Mahabarata (West face)
Detail from the Army of Monkeys in the Battle of Lanka (North face)
Detail from the Army of Monkeys in the Battle of Lanka (North face)
Angkor Wat esplanade (North face)
Angkor Wat esplanade (North face)
Brahma whose mount is the goose. (North face-thanks again Xavier)
Brahma whose mount is the goose. (North face-thanks again Xavier)
Vishnu riding a garuda (North face)
Vishnu riding a garuda (North face)
Avalokiteshvara (North face)
Avalokiteshvara (North face)
Late afternoon at Angkor Wat
Late afternoon at Angkor Wat
Monk passing through a corridor at Angkor Wat
Monk passing through a corridor at Angkor Wat
Lion at Angkor Wat
Lion at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Cambodian toddler out for an stroll
Cambodian toddler out for an stroll
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Cambodian kids at Angkor Wat
Cambodian kids at Angkor Wat
Kids at Angkor Wat
Kids at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Me at Angkor Wat
Me at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
For a different view you can go up in a balloon
For a different view you can go up in a balloon
Balloon at Angkor Wat
Balloon at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Monk near Angkor Wat
Monk near Angkor Wat
Causeway to Angkor Wat
Causeway to Angkor Wat
Main entrance and moat, Angkor Wat
Main entrance and moat, Angkor Wat
Traditional music along the path up to Phnom Bakheng
Traditional music along the path up to Phnom Bakheng
Angkor Wat in the distance from Phnom Bakheng
Angkor Wat in the distance from Phnom Bakheng
Tourists waiting for sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists waiting for sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Monk at Phnom Bakheng
Monk at Phnom Bakheng
The view of Ankor Wat this day was hazy
The view of Ankor Wat this day was hazy
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng
Cambodian wedding party at Angkor Wat for photos
Cambodian wedding party at Angkor Wat for photos
Cambodian wedding party at Angkor Wat for photos
Cambodian wedding party at Angkor Wat for photos
Vishnu
Vishnu
Buddhist nun, Cambodia
Buddhist nun, Cambodia
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