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Siem Reap Area
First day sightseeing and saw this gorgeous little lady.
Sightseeing around Siem Reap
The kids are so sweet. I asked permission from the mum before taking photos
Around Siem Reap
It doesn't take a lot to keep the kids happy
Kampong Khleang - "Floating Village"
When the rains come, the level raises, and the village floats
Kampong Khleang
Back from Fishing.
They let me have a look at the catch. The fish were tiny, but this couple seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Lotus Farm
Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat
Up to the 9th Century, the Khmer history was of small independent states which had frequent feuds between each other. They were subsequently unified by one king Jayavarman 11.
The Angkor region, bordering the Great Lake, had been settled since Neolithic times.
The Angkor region, bordering the Great Lake, had been settled since Neolithic times.
Angkor Wat
The principal Khmer states were known as Funan by the Chinese.
Angkor Wat
It was the trade with India that gave the Khmers their primary cultural contacts
Angkor Wat
India introduced the Khmers to Hinduism.
Trainee Monk
and Buddhism
Angkor Wat
The temples as seen today give only a ketchy idea of the total number of shrines, most of which have disappeared over the centuries.
Angkor Wat
Built of strong material, they imply considerable wealth on the part of their builders.
Angkor Wat
Mahayana Buddhism took over from Hinduism for a short time
Angkor Wat
Hinduism, over the centuries had changed its focus, but the principal cults were centered on Vishnu and Shiva
Angkor Wat
It is impossible to summarise the Indian religion without giving myself brain damage.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
The three towers probably represent the Hindu Trinity of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.
Angkor Wat
Ancient Angkor is enormous. Its history and religion is very intertwined.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
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