Temple of Angkor – The archaeological site of Cambodia
The temples of Angkor are the most of main attractions of Cambodia, and even of Asia. The archaeological site of Angkor made up of a group of ruins and hydraulic structures that was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. These ruins monument are located in the forests at the north of Tonle Sap and city of Siem Reap. The site of Angkor covered over 350 square kilometers the part of a lush forest. The archaeological park of Angkor is the only one amazing evidence of Khmer Empire dating from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Among the most famous, you will not miss the famous temple of Angkor Wat, the temple of the Bayon, Angkor Thom ... It is worth noting that these ruins are protected by UNESCO since 1992.
The Golden Age of Angkor
The famous archaeological site of Angkor located 7 kilometers from Siem Reap Town. The extraordinary site of Angkor consists of more than a hundred temples, pond and palaces. These ruins are the evidence of the powerful time and the richest of the Khmers Empire, between the IX and the XV century. In the 20th century, many archaeologists were interested in the remains of Angkor. More than 800 well-equipped men worked on the site to learn more about this unique civilization in the world. Each temple is unique and has its own architecture. Until today, these temples are a national pride for Cambodians and attract a lot of national tourists who are passionate about stories and discoveries around the world. The vestige of Angkor today is the best value of Khmer civilization, which occupied all the countries of Southeast Asia. As a reminder, the golden age of Angkor lasted about 6 centuries. During these 6 centuries, among the kings who have marked, we will remember Suryavarman II (built Angkor Wat in 1113, the most famous and the most completed) and Jayavarman VII (built the Bayon temple between 1181-1218).
The visit of Angkor Wat Temple
The visit of Angkor is one of the most attractions activities in Cambodia. The temples symbolize Mount Meru, which is a mythical mountain, long regarded as the abode of the gods in the Hindu tradition. Until today, many pilgrims from all over the world come here as pilgrims, as well as tourists come to discover the beauty of these unique vestiges of the world. The Angkor archaeological park represents the perfect fusion of spiritual devotion and the creative ambition of the kings in Angkor period. They have each tried to surpass themselves by the construction of large sanctuaries, like Angkor Wat (the largest religious building in the world.) On the site, there are more than a hundred temples. Public buildings, houses and palaces, built of wood, disappeared for a long time, stone and brick were reserved for sacred buildings and during your stay do not miss the must-see of the archaeological park. Temple of Angkor Wat which is one of the most beautiful and one of the most complete of the site. Do not miss the temples: Bayon (one of the strangest buildings in the world), Ta Phrohm (on the trail of the first European explorers), Thom (witness of the greatness of the Khmer Empire), Banteay Srei (the city of Shiva 20 kilometers northeast of Angkor, Pre Rup ...
You can visit the archaeological park of Angkor in tuk-tuk, Car or Minivan ... you will not be spoiled for choice. This will allow you to move quickly while admiring the surrounding landscapes, among the most beautiful in Asia, even the world.
The temples of Angkor are the most of main attractions of Cambodia, and even of Asia. The archaeological site of Angkor made up of a group of ruins and hydraulic structures that was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. These ruins monument are located in the forests at the north of Tonle Sap and city of Siem Reap. The site of Angkor covered over 350 square kilometers the part of a lush forest. The archaeological park of Angkor is the only one amazing evidence of Khmer Empire dating from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Among the most famous, you will not miss the famous temple of Angkor Wat, the temple of the Bayon, Angkor Thom ... It is worth noting that these ruins are protected by UNESCO since 1992.
The Golden Age of Angkor
The famous archaeological site of Angkor located 7 kilometers from Siem Reap Town. The extraordinary site of Angkor consists of more than a hundred temples, pond and palaces. These ruins are the evidence of the powerful time and the richest of the Khmers Empire, between the IX and the XV century. In the 20th century, many archaeologists were interested in the remains of Angkor. More than 800 well-equipped men worked on the site to learn more about this unique civilization in the world. Each temple is unique and has its own architecture. Until today, these temples are a national pride for Cambodians and attract a lot of national tourists who are passionate about stories and discoveries around the world. The vestige of Angkor today is the best value of Khmer civilization, which occupied all the countries of Southeast Asia. As a reminder, the golden age of Angkor lasted about 6 centuries. During these 6 centuries, among the kings who have marked, we will remember Suryavarman II (built Angkor Wat in 1113, the most famous and the most completed) and Jayavarman VII (built the Bayon temple between 1181-1218).
The visit of Angkor Wat Temple
The visit of Angkor is one of the most attractions activities in Cambodia. The temples symbolize Mount Meru, which is a mythical mountain, long regarded as the abode of the gods in the Hindu tradition. Until today, many pilgrims from all over the world come here as pilgrims, as well as tourists come to discover the beauty of these unique vestiges of the world. The Angkor archaeological park represents the perfect fusion of spiritual devotion and the creative ambition of the kings in Angkor period. They have each tried to surpass themselves by the construction of large sanctuaries, like Angkor Wat (the largest religious building in the world.) On the site, there are more than a hundred temples. Public buildings, houses and palaces, built of wood, disappeared for a long time, stone and brick were reserved for sacred buildings and during your stay do not miss the must-see of the archaeological park. Temple of Angkor Wat which is one of the most beautiful and one of the most complete of the site. Do not miss the temples: Bayon (one of the strangest buildings in the world), Ta Phrohm (on the trail of the first European explorers), Thom (witness of the greatness of the Khmer Empire), Banteay Srei (the city of Shiva 20 kilometers northeast of Angkor, Pre Rup ...
You can visit the archaeological park of Angkor in tuk-tuk, Car or Minivan ... you will not be spoiled for choice. This will allow you to move quickly while admiring the surrounding landscapes, among the most beautiful in Asia, even the world.
