Angkor Wat & Surrounding Temples

Wow where to start the Angkor Wat Temples are phenomenal! So much history that is Hinduism & Buddhism depending on the King who was in power at the time. They are huge and Angkor Wat itself took only 30 years to complete in around 1110. This included cutting the stone from the hills and moving it along manmade waterways over many kms using elephant & manpower. The sculptures and artwork are incredible and intricate. We visited 15 or so Temples over 3 days in 41 degree heat - exhausting but amazing to see & learn about. Some have undergone restorative work by worldwide UNESCO teams others have been left to be enveloped by the jungle having survived tomb raiders, many wars and time. These photos are an assortment of what we experienced.Read more