Exploring Ancient Angkor

History...The history of Angkor is from inscriptions and the existing temples begins in the 9th century, when the young king Jayavarman II declared himself the supreme sovereign and establish his first capital....

The building...

Most of the temples used brick, sandstones, & laterite... one of the great advantages of sandstone was the fine detail of carving that it would support...

Stone windows commonly featured...

Some of the most beautiful of all Khmer lintels, rich, well craved and imaginative (refer below)

The outward-facing makaras and horseman emerging from the central garland, are typical

Walking towards Central Angkor...

At the entrance, you can see this lion...

Now, stepping into the 2nd level of the temple...

The Kaueava army advances into the battle of Kurukshetra

Ravana shaking Mount Kailasa, SW corner pavillion

Phnom Bakheng
State temple of the first capital at Angkor, Spectacular views, particularly Angkor Wat
Best time to vist: Sunrise and early morning :>

Entering Eastern Angkor
Is all about the roots... :> Impressive!

At Angkor Wat, purely taking photos of the temples and architectural is not enough... we need to interact with them... beeing kissed, in a photo frame and holding buddha chin...Are you taking the same photos as well? hehehehe

 And of course, alot of tourists also into shadow photographing... just like us... Is that true? Wahahaha

 Here, you will see adorable and talented kids that warm your heart... Can you please bring pens, pencil and candies for them if you pay a visit to Cambodia? :>