Preah Khan temple

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Preah Khan, temple of the sacred sword Preah Khan of Angkor, not to be mistaken with Preah  Khan of Kompong Svay,  is one of the most beautiful  and  underrated temple within the Angkor archaeological park. Although Angkor Wat is the most impressive in term of architecture and symmetry it lacks some atmosphere.   When you … Read more

10 Fun Facts to Know About Angkor Wat Temple

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Angkor Wat temple, architectural masterpiece of the Khmer Empire, situated near Siem Reap in North-western Cambodia is one of the most visited temple in the world (more than 2 million visitors in 2016). Here are 10 fun facts below about Angkor Wat temple.   [message type=”custom] 1. The central tower of Angkor Wat is aligned … Read more

Best Time to Visit Siem Reap and Take Photographs in Angkor Cambodia

Cambodia sits just about the equatorial zone where the weather is mostly warm to hot all year round. Just like all countries with tropical climates, there are only two seasons – the wet and the dry. One of the recurring question among visitors and photographers is what is the best time to visit Siem Reap … Read more

Apsaras and Devatas in the Temples of Angkor

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Apsaras are the ethereal, elegant and youthful beings dancing in celestial palaces while Devatas are beautiful standing young goddesses in elegant outfits. Images of Devatas and Apsaras are delicately carved in the  sandstone of many  Angkorian temples. If some of them did not stand the test of time and others were defaced (some of them … Read more