Angkor Archaeological Park is located near Siem Reap in Cambodia. The Angkor Archaeological Park stretches over 400 kilometers. Angkor served as the capital for more than six centuries for the Khmer Empire. More than two millions tourists visit this magnificent site every year. In 1992, UNESCO declared Angkor Archaeological Park a World Heritage Site.
The important sites of Angkor Archaeological Park includes :
- Angkor Wat – The biggest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat is a great example to show the genius of Khmer architecture. It is a symbol of Cambodia. This temple’s moat and the outer wall stretchs 3.6 kilometers around the main temple. Within the walls are long pathways that lead to the main temple. Along the walls of the temples are relief’s that depict tales from Hindu mythology.
- Angkor Thom – One of the last capital of the Khmer empire Angkor Thom stretches over more than 10 square kilometers. The main attraction in Angkor Thom is Bayon temple which contains 54 huge towers on which the faces of Avalokiteshvara are carved on four sides. It was built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
- There are lot other places of interest that are scattered around Angkor Thom. They include Ta Prohm (well known because the movie Tomb Raider was shot here), Phnom Bakheng (a mountain which provides spectacular view of Angkot Wat temple), Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon.
Angkor Wat
Sunrise view of Angkor Wat temple
A doorway leading into Angkor Wat temple
A tower of Angkor Wat temple
Apsarasa carved on the walls if Angkor Wat
Central Courtyard of Angkor Wat
Angkor Thom
Bayon temple in Angkor Thom
Towers at Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom
The face of Jayavarman VII are carved on the towers
A woman posing with the Apsara in Bayon temple
View of Bayon temple from another angle
A painting of Angkor Wat that was put for sale
Around Angkor Thom
Cham Say Tevoda, Angkor Thom
Thommanon in Angkor Thom
Entrance to Ta Prohm temple
Tree growing on the ruins of Ta Prohm
Doorway that has been rooted
Corridors of Ta Prohm temple
View of Angkot Wat temple from Phnom Bakheng
Shiva Linga in one of the temple on Bakheng mountain
A monk whom came to visit the temples of Angkor
Everybody loves Angkor Wat
