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| Inside the main temple complex of Angkor Vat |
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| The entrance gate (West), from the inside |
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| Around the main building, there are long galleries, with bas-reliefs |
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| This one is about a war between the Khmers and the Chams |
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| The building on the front left is the old library, in the background is the gate |
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| This gallery features hell in the bottom and the heavens |
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| More war |
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| To give an idea how long these galleries are |
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| In some part, there still is some red painting |
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| More hell, earth and heaven |
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| The columns also have their own reliefs and bas-reliefs |
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| Here heavens are supported by angels |
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| This represent the Churning of the Sea of Milk. Here are the devas, pulling on the right, the apsaras are above |
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| I have no idea what is written here :) |
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| Yay ! more war ! Note the elephants and chariots |
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| Inner towers |
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| Despite the heat outside, the inside of the gallery is always fresh, thanks to high ceilings and a lot of windows for the wind |
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| And yet more war ! Note: the temple was first dedicated to Vishnu, as the Khmers were Hinduist |
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| And Vishnu is, on top of being the most powerful god, the god of war. This may explain that. |
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| In the background, above the tower is a hot-air ballon, far behind, but aligned for fun |
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| Allright, bye bye Angkor Vat, we need to go see more temples around. |
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| You may recognize Bayon here ... |
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| South side |
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| Same, from the West side |
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| North gate of Angkor Thom |
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| This is Preah Khan |
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| Looks safe passage |
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| Vishnu |
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| Subtitles come in handy :) |
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| Neak Pean |
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| It used to be a royal reservoir with an artificial island. |
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| It was believed to have the power of curing from sins and diseases |
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| The Nagas on the side have suffered though :) |
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| Ta Som |
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| I wonder if the wall would stand without the tree ... |
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| Old tree bases, now termits' nests |
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| East Mebon with elephant's statue |
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| It's good and bad timing to be here this late |
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| It's difficult for the pictures of the temple ... |
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| ... very difficult ... |
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| ... but it's the perfect spot to admire sunset on the jungle ! |
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| Along the way back, close to Srah Srang |
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