Angkor Wat | 2007 | 26th July 2007
Truly a spectacular experience. This temple warranted its own gallery with the monks and the scenes at sunset.
Not to mention, the terrifying climb down the stairs from the top mandir.... just truly breathtaking, thinking this is more than 1000 years old.
Why Angkor Wat is special
It is an architectural masterpiece. It was constructed in the jungle in the early 12th century, then - two centuries later - was mysteriously abandoned by the Khmer civilization.
The jungle soon overwhelmed Angkor Wat, hiding it for several centuries with thick tropical foliage. There was little left to see except an occasional protruding building stone.
In 1861 a French naturalist accidentally came across the jungle veiled ruins. Eventually archaeologists reclaimed the site, exposing its magnificence.
Today's visitors are amazed at the building's ornate architectural details and exquisite stone carvings. Particularly arresting are the seductive dancing female ("apsaras") sculptures ringing Angkor Wat.
Read MoreNot to mention, the terrifying climb down the stairs from the top mandir.... just truly breathtaking, thinking this is more than 1000 years old.
Why Angkor Wat is special
It is an architectural masterpiece. It was constructed in the jungle in the early 12th century, then - two centuries later - was mysteriously abandoned by the Khmer civilization.
The jungle soon overwhelmed Angkor Wat, hiding it for several centuries with thick tropical foliage. There was little left to see except an occasional protruding building stone.
In 1861 a French naturalist accidentally came across the jungle veiled ruins. Eventually archaeologists reclaimed the site, exposing its magnificence.
Today's visitors are amazed at the building's ornate architectural details and exquisite stone carvings. Particularly arresting are the seductive dancing female ("apsaras") sculptures ringing Angkor Wat.
