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My Son - Champa temples

Today, motorbike again, this time from Hoi An ...
Today, motorbike again, this time from Hoi An ...
... to the Champa site of ...
... to the Champa site of ...
... My Son !
... My Son !
"My Son" is the most important Cham temple complex and could have served as a capital. Temples are dedicated to Vishnu, although later ones are Buddhist.
The site is mainly divided in 3 sections, the first one being in the best shape
The site is mainly divided in 3 sections, the first one being in the best shape
Each section has many buildings
Each section has many buildings
Inside one of the temples, organised as a mini museum
Inside one of the temples, organised as a mini museum
This is section 2
This is section 2
... and here is section 3
... and here is section 3
Nice sacrifice altar
Nice sacrifice altar
Too bad I can't read that, this stele has text engraved on both sides
Too bad I can't read that, this stele has text engraved on both sides
Coming back to section 1
Coming back to section 1
That would look nice in the living room, don't you think ?
That would look nice in the living room, don't you think ?
The guardians look ferocious !
The guardians look ferocious !
I know, I took many pictures of this one, but Netta liked its treasure-box -like shape
I know, I took many pictures of this one, but Netta liked its treasure-box -like shape
Vietnam has a lot of propaganda signs
Vietnam has a lot of propaganda signs
A lot of flags too ...
A lot of flags too ...
... seriously, they're everywhere
... seriously, they're everywhere


Published: 09-30-2009
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