Wednesday Getaway: Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia is one of the most awe-inspiring things I have ever seen – and for good reason. It is a wonder of the world after all.

Angkor Wat the largest Hindu complex of temples in the world.  It was created in the 12th century by hauling multi-ton sandstone boulders from a site at least 25 miles (40km) away.  Exactly how still baffles archaeologists, although they believe it involved elephants and transport down the Siem Reap river.

I was absolutely blown away by it.  Here’s some photo evidence of why:

Angkor Wat at Sunset

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angkor wat carving

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Have you been to Angkor Wat before? Is it on your bucket list?

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10 Responses to “Wednesday Getaway: Angkor Wat”

  1. On my bucket list….. :-) Great photos! :-) What kind of camera do you have if I may ask? :-)

  2. I tried to Stumble this but said could not add URL? :-(

  3. Britany says:

    gorgeous shots, Ava!

  4. Hogga says:

    Amazing shots! I guess it just goes to show you should never underestimate what people will build for faith!

  5. James Foster says:

    Great images. Apparently the temples used to be covered in gold leaf and very brightly painted similar to modern day Hindu temples. Read a great book about what Angkor was like back in the day:

    http://www.amazon.com/God-King-Angkor-Tyranny-ebook/dp/B008E1P7KA

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  7. Victor Tribunsky says:

    Very unusual pictures of the Angkor’s temples. Goog work! I have been there and I know for sure!

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