Victory Gate
Cobra by Victory Gate
River by Victory Gate
Victory Gate Terrace of the Elephant
Constructed: Late 12th Century
King: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Best photographed just before noon. The temple has a 300 meter long wall adorned with carvings of elephants and garudas. There are also carvings of warriors and dancers.
Constructed: Late 12th CenturyKing: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Best photographed just before noon. The temple has a 300 meter long wall adorned with carvings of elephants and garudas. There are also carvings of warriors and dancers.
Terrace of the Leper King
Just north, as in right next to, of the Terrance of the Elephants is the Terrance of the Leper King. There are many carvings here of demons and mythological beings. There are also carvings of Nagas. The terrace is named after the carving at the top of a statue named the Leper King. Some say that it was named that because the King had leprosy, other says it was because when the statue was rediscovered it had green lichen all over it giving it the appearance of having leprosy.
Constructed: Late 12th Century
King: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Naga
Demons
Demons
Just north, as in right next to, of the Terrance of the Elephants is the Terrance of the Leper King. There are many carvings here of demons and mythological beings. There are also carvings of Nagas. The terrace is named after the carving at the top of a statue named the Leper King. Some say that it was named that because the King had leprosy, other says it was because when the statue was rediscovered it had green lichen all over it giving it the appearance of having leprosy.
Constructed: Late 12th Century
King: Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Style: Bayon
Naga
Demons
Demons
Pre Rup
Constructed: Late 10th Century
King: Rajendravarman II
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: Pre Rup
Pre Rup is a large temple-mountain. It was traditionally believed to be a funeral temple, but in fact it was a state temple of Rajendravarman II. Is is recommended as a place to visit at sunset but I did not get that opportunity.
Constructed: Late 10th CenturyKing: Rajendravarman II
Religion: Hindu (Shiva)
Style: Pre Rup
Pre Rup is a large temple-mountain. It was traditionally believed to be a funeral temple, but in fact it was a state temple of Rajendravarman II. Is is recommended as a place to visit at sunset but I did not get that opportunity.
Pre Rup
Pre Rup
Pre Rup
Pre RupThe King's Pool
The King's Pool is more like a lake!
The King's Pool
Cow's grazing by the King's Pool.Random
Another Gate
Thommanon - one of the smaller temples, but very attractive.
Chau Say Tevoda - one of the many temples under reconstruction. Foreign countries help aid and fund these restoration projects, different countries help different temples. I believe this is sponsored by the United Nations. I think this particular temple is being aided by China.
Another Gate
Thommanon - one of the smaller temples, but very attractive.Constructed: Late 11th - Early 12th Centruy
King: Suryavarman II
Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
King: Suryavarman II
Religion: Hindu
Style: Angkor Wat
Chau Say Tevoda - one of the many temples under reconstruction. Foreign countries help aid and fund these restoration projects, different countries help different temples. I believe this is sponsored by the United Nations. I think this particular temple is being aided by China.
Stray Dogs roam around Angkor Wat. They didn't seem to bother anyone.
Unfortunately I can't remember which temple this is.
A Huge Reclining Buddha, I couldn't fit a shot of the whole thing.
PhimeanakasKing: Jayavarman V
Religion: Hindu
Style: Kleang
Just before I reached the Terrace of the Elephants
Just before I reached the Terrace of the Elephants
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