Around Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Around Angkor there are too many temples to count and although we didn't see all of them we certainly explored quite a few and climbed to the top of many steep staircases in the process. Our last collection of Angkor photos is from all the other temples we saw. Unfortunately, we can't remember all their names, but we're sure the pictures are interesting. In one you may even be able to make out a Buddha hidden lying down in the brickwork...

Ta Phrom, Cambodia

The other temples we had seen were reclaimed from the jungle upon discovery. Ta Phrom was a different case entirely. It was decided to leave this one pretty much in the condition it had been found in, albeit creating a few paths for tourists to walk through.

Angkor Thom, Cambodia

Angkor Thom is another well-known complex dating from the 12th Century but built in a slightly different style to Angkor Wat. The main temple is called Bayon and is covered in face carvings on all sides believed to be of the King who built the complex. Well, he didn't build it himself, his thousands of minions did. As you can see from all the faces, he obviously liked himself. Similar to Angkor Wat, there are also lots of stone carvings (bas reliefs) on the walls.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the largest and best preserved temple within the Angkor complex. It was built back in the 12th century as a temple and capital city for the king. It is now a UNESCO world heritage site and the outline of Angkor Wat is on the Cambodian flag and a national pilgrimage for all Cambodians to visit.