A Photo Gallery of

the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat

at Siem Riep in Northern Cambodia

Angkor was the site of a series of capital cities of the Khmer empire. Their ruins are located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake ( Tonle Sap ) near modern day Siem Reap, Cambodia, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The number of temples at Angkor exceed one thousand ranging in scale from piles of rubble to the magnificent Angkor Wat - claimed to be the world's largest, single, religious monument.

Angkor Temples: ( Thumbnail Gallery )

Angkor Wat:

Angkor Wat ( Angkor Vat) was built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. It is the largest and best-preserved temple at Angkor and is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation - first Hindu ( dedicated to Vishnu ) - then Buddhist . The temple is the epitome of the classical style of Khmer architecture and has become a symbol of Cambodia appearing on the national flag. Angkor Wat is the country's prime attraction for visitors.

• Angkor Wat

• Angkor Wat (b)

• Angkor Wat (c)

• Angkor Wat (d)

• Angkor Wat (d)

• Angkor Wat (e)

• Angkor Wat (f)

• Angkor Wat (g)

• Angkor Wat (h)

Angkor Thom:

Angkor Thom, established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It covers an area of 9 sq Km with the Bayon - Jayavarman's state temple - at the centre of the city.

• Statues at entrance to Angkor Thom

• Gateway to Angkor Thom

• Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom

• Bayon Temple (b)

• Stone Sculpture in Bayon Temple

• Sculptured Face in Bayon Temple

• Monks at Bayon Temple

Temples on the Big Circuit:

• Gateway to Preah Khan Temple

• Preah Khan Temple

• Preah Khan Temple (b)

• Preah Neak Pean Temple

• Gateway to Ta Som Temple

• Ta Som Temple

 

• Eastern Mebon Temple

• Eastern Mebon Temple (b)

• Eastern Mebon Temple (c)

 

• Pre Rup Temple

• Pre Rup Temple (b)

• Pre Rup Temple (c)

 

• Sras Srang Temple

• Banteay Kdei Temple

• Prasat Kavan Temple

• Prasat Kavan Temple (b)

Temples on the Little Circuit:

• Phnom Bakheng Temple

• Phnom Bakheng Temple (b)

• Phnom Bakheng Temple (c)

• Baksei Chamkrong Temple

 

• Thommanon Temple

• Thommanon Temple (b)

• Ta Keo Temple

 

• Ta Prohm Temple

• Ta Prohm Temple (b)

• Ta Prohm Temple (c)

• Ta Prohm Temple (d)

The Roluos Group of Temples:

• Lolei Temple

• Preah Ko Temple

• Bakong Temple

• Bakong Temple (b)

 

References:

• Map of SE Asia
• Map of Cambodia ( Kampuchea)
• Travel & Guide Books & Maps - SE Asia
• Maps and guides from Maps Worldwide
• Lonely Planet - Cambodia
• CIA Factbook - Cambodia

 

• Wikipedia - Angkor
• Wikipedia - Angkor Wat
• Angkor Wat Photo Gallery
• Photos of Angkor Wat

 

• Wikipedia - Angkor Thom
• Wikipedia - East Mebon
• Wikipedia - Bayon
  46 photos of Bayon
  Bayon Photo Gallery

 

• Cambodia Photo Gallery
• Cambodia Photo Gallery - Alfred Molon

 

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