I absolutely loved, this thread. Great work and amazing photos! :worship:
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Angkor Thom was part of the old royal city but was abandoned in the early 17th century.
Gates such as this one mark the grand entrance into Angkor Thom. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9731.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9743.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9754.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9770.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9772.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9420.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9432.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9440.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9442.jpg A row of 12 identical towers line the east side of the royal square. However, it is uncertain what they were used for. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9443.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9449.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9454.jpg The Elephant Terrace stretches 300 m along the west side of the royal square. This was the place to watch royal receptions. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9466.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9468.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9469.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9473.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9474.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9475.jpg An entrance from the Elephant Terrace leads to the Phimeanakas, or the royal palace. Dating from as early as the late 10th century, the pyramid structure rises 3 levels of 12m each. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9486.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9487.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9496.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9503.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9511.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9517.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9527.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9525.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9530.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9544.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9546.jpg Being dry season, the ponds were a bit dried up. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9561.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9571.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9588.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9600.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9604.jpg The Leper King Terrace is carved with many mythological scenes. Some of these are hidden so you need to access the trench via a narrow entrance. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9616.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9614.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9624.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9639.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9642.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9647.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9653.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9656.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9661.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9664.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9675.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9689.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9691.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9695.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9698.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9702.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9705.jpg Angkor is a historical attraction. This market next to the terrace is one of very few shopping areas in the whole archaeological park. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9726.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9728.jpg |
Many tourists hire drivers to explore Angkor's sights, so the Roluos Group's temples are easily accessible via a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap.
Lolei used to be an island temple and dates from the 9th century. The water is gone and the temples are in a precarious state. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9821.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9826.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9848.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9844.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9851.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9863.jpg A bit further down the road, Preah Ko is a small temple with 6 towers that also dates from the 9th century. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9872.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9885.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9892.jpg These outlying temples are small and less busy than the main sights, so it is actually possible to enjoy the architecture in serenity. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9901.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9910.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9914.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9933.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9926.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9941.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9942.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9938.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9948.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9957.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9962.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9964.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9975.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9977.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9980.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9989.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_9986.jpg A water feature leads the way to Bakong, a huge temple-mountain. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0005.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0024.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0030.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0036.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0042.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0046.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0048.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0072.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0074.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0081.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0095.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0106.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0103.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0112.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0118.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0115.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0126.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0133.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0143.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0153.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0186.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0177.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...2/IMG_0187.jpg |
Amazing to think this was once the world's most populous city. It's on my bucket list for sure.
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Preah Khan - it appears to have been a huge Buddhist university city.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat is very popular and we were recommended to arrive at an excessively early time to catch the first glimpse of the sun pass above the horizon.
http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0447.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0454.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0573.jpg We positioned in front of the little pool of water that reflected Angkor Wat's towers. This is the world's largest religious monument. Patterned after the Hindu universe, it dates from the early 12th century. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0535.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0517.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0546.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0579.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0588.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0593.jpg The bas-reliefs in the temple extend some 600m and depict various Hindu epics and even an Angkor military procession. http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0614.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0623.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0627.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0632.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0642.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0646.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0652.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0657.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0671.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0670.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0683.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0687.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0704.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0708.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0738.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0766.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0775.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0799.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0796.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0813.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0843.jpg http://www.globalphotos.org/siemreap...3/IMG_0878.jpg |
Great photos hkskyline! I visited Angkor Wat and the surrounds last October. It's nice to see it from your perspective!
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I'll be there next week. Thanks for whetting my appetite!
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These are amazing!
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Just got back from Angkor Wat. Truly amazing.
Disappointing to learn that some of the missing heads are a very recent occurrence. Apparently they fetch a pretty penny on the Black Market. |
absolutely stunning beauty. the vast amount of architectural ruins in the ruins is eye opening. i am surprized it all hasn't been carted off and sold piece by piece for courtyard water fountains and gardens around the world.
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