Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Cambodia - Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom (Seim Reap)




On our way to the southern beach we stopped in Seim Reap to see Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. They are as astonishing as we were told.

Here is a little history about them from wikipedia. You can do further research on your own if you would like.

"Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat), is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors."

Angkor Thom
was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII."

These were the mecca of Wats.

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