Not all are given the opportunity to visit and see the beauty of Angkor temples. There are more than 3,000 ancient temples in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Temples were brought up by kings, and they have the ability to build more than one which is a clear manifestation of dominance and political capacity. While religion meant power before, the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism brought beauty to the architecture and symbolism that each tower, facade, gallery and gopura entails.
I want to share a few of my shots from my recent trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. During my visit, there were already a lot of ruined areas, efforts of reservation, and construction in attempt to preserve the temples. If I compare the temples I saw in Cambodia to Thailand’s they are both alluring in their own unique ways.
Bricks upon bricks
of moss and of dirt;
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat’s beauty is captivating; even if a millennium apart. This particular temple is on the flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia.Built in 37 years, from 1113 to 1150, Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument.One of Angkor Wat’s cruciform cloisters. It was then the swimming pool of the Khmer people.The contrast of Angkor Wat’s galleries and the lush greens emphasize the temple’s beauty even more.
Angkor is the yin,
to my yang…
Angkor Thom
Bayon Temple
The Bayon Temple popularly known for its face-towers. Originally, there are 49 face-towers but there are only 37 standing now.The face-towers of Bayon face the four cardinal points – North, East, West and South. Indeed, a complex temple due to the different religious phases from Pantheon of the Gods, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Bapuon Temple
Bapuon Temple – definitely majestic. It is referred to as the Tower of Bronze by Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan, and was described more beautiful than the Bayon Temple.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace was situated at the city of Angkor Thom, which symbolizes the new capital of Khmer regime.
Warm, indeed
For someone who’s seen flickers all his life.
Ta Prohm
I’m still caught in awe…Ta Prohm – a temple-monastery well-known for interlaced trees within the temple ruins. It was decided that this temple be preserved in its natural state. This particular temple is “partly overgrown and gently declining”.
I love how you made the caption so informative. I keep on forgetting to make some notes of those important details. Btw, did you use a specific preset for the pictures you used here?
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I love how you made the caption so informative. I keep on forgetting to make some notes of those important details. Btw, did you use a specific preset for the pictures you used here?
this is so interesting!!! just the photos are amazingly attracting makes me want to go there!!!!!!
Wow! Thanks for sharing this post! Hope I can visit Cambodia soon. Love all your shots.