Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The Angkor Archaeological Park

Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, the Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. These include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
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I was there last week and just back yesterday. The month of April, Siem Reap is roasting hot. I had a tough time coping with the heat and dust, dirt roads. Nevertheless, it was a great trip and an inspiring one.

I have taken lots lots of pictures. I think I will probably be writing about Angkor for the next two months.

2 comments:

Eddie said...

nice picture, but ur textbook narative style is a bit boring lar.

zbjernak said...

aiseh.......
never tell earlier...
i am going there also...
may 12th to may 23rd
going to travel from phnom penh to siem reap....
ehhehehe
cant wait for the trip though...

nice... and i had bought a new slr camera + 4GB of memory card...hope to get lots of nice pictures...