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Top 3 Temples at Angkor Wat Complex

April 12, 2014January 20, 2023Posted in Cambodia, Pictures, Siem ReapTagged Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, backpacking, Banteay Srei, Baphuon, Bayon, best, Buddha, Cambodia, Photography, Shiva, Siem Reap, Ta Prohm, temples2 Comments

1) Banteay Srei:

This 10th century temple dedicated to Shiva and called the “temple of woman” because the carvings are so delicate and intricate, that supposedly only a woman could do it. The rock was a special pink sandstone and looked beautiful. It was very well preserved and smaller allowing a better chance to see everything. It was such a great place to end, after seeing the big ones, this was a nice change. Recommended for the carvings and the amazing 40 minute tuk-tuk ride through Cambodian countryside.

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Temples of Angkor ~ Mosaics and Close-Ups

April 10, 2014January 20, 2023Posted in Cambodia, Pictures, Siem ReapTagged Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, backpacking, carving, close-up, detail, mosaics, Photography, sandstone, statues, temples, Temples of Angkor2 Comments

The detail within the temples contains as much intricacy and detail on a micro level as the construction and balance presents on a macro level. These pictures are from various temples inside the complex.