ANGKOR COMPLEX OF ANCIENT TEMPLE
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Angkor Thom
HTML clipboardAngkor Thom is undeniably an expression of
the highest genius. It is, in three dimensions and on a scale worthy of an
entire nation, the materialization of Buddhist cosmology, representing ideas
that only great painters would dare to portray.
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Angkor Wat
HTML clipboardThe Cardamom Sanctuary
Angkor Wat, in its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled. Its
mightiness and magnificence bespeak a pomp and a luxury surpassing that of a
Pharaoh or a Shah Jahan, an impressiveness greater than that of the Pyramids, an
artistic distinctiveness as fine as that of the Taj Mahal.
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Bakheng Hill
HTML clipboardIt is a testimony to the love of symmetry
and balance which evolved its style....in pure simplicity of rectangles its
beauty is achieved. It is a pyramid mounting in terraces, five of them ...Below
Bak-Keng lays all the world of mystery, the world of the Khmer, more mysterious
ever under its cover of impenetrable verdure
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Banteay Samre- The citadel of Samre
HTML clipboardWarning this temple is somewhat isolated,
and you should be vigilant of your possessions and travel with a local guide.
The temple is worth the extra effort to experience the elaborate architecture,
and fine carvings, although theft has mutilated many of the temple's treasures.
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Bayon Temple
HTML clipboardThe Bayon is located in the center of the
city of Angkor Thom 1500 meters (4921 feet) from the south gate. Enter tower of
the Bayon is from the east. Prasat Bayon was built in late 12th century to early
13th century, by the King Jayavarman VII, dedicated to Buddhist
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Chau Say Tevoda
HTML clipboardTwo symmetrical shrines, Thom Manon and
Chau Say _ alike in design and structure and twins also in ruin.
Chau Say Tevoda is located in east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom, across
the road south from Thommanon, 500metres (1,640feet) off the road.
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Neak Pean
HTML clipboardNeak Pean is one of the temples that make
one dream of the olden days of luxury and beauty. It was worth while to the
overpowering temples of Civa that men and armies repaired; but it was at the
tiny temple of Neak Pean that eager princesses laid their lovely offerings of
wrought gold and pungent perfumes
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Palilay (Prah)
HTML clipboardLocation: North of Phimeanakas (see map
page 80)
Access: Enter and leave the monument from the east.
Tip: The jungle around Prah Palilay is peaceful. Leave Tep Pranam and
walk to rah Palilay, then around the temple.
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Prasat Krawan
HTML clipboardPrasat Krawan is located in the east of
Angkor Wat and south of Banteay Kdei. A enter and depart from the east
Tip: The reliefs in this tower are best viewed in the morning when the
east light enters the door, in the afternoon they are barely visible.
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Prasat Sour Prat - The tower of the cord dancers
HTML clipboardPrasat Sour Prat is located at the
beginning of the road leading to the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom ; 1,200
meters (3,937 feet) in front of Phimeanakas. A enter and leave the towers from
the road at the east.
t was built in the end of the 12th century by the King Jayavarman VII, replica
to Bayon style of art.
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