OK so there is a lot to take in here, mostly temples.
Most of the area, excluding Angkor Wat itself, was deserted from 16th century, overgrown by forest and only found again by French explorers in early 20th century. It has, other than areas specifically left overgrown been amazingly uncovered to reveal its former glory.
Ranging from (in broad order seen):
Angkor Thom - last capital of Great Khymer Empire. Large city surrounded by 8m high wall dating back to 12th century.
The Terrace of the Elephants - from which the king used to talk to his people
Ta Prohm - temple largely left as found, with trees/vines living/growing amongst ruins of temples
Preah Khan - a similar aged temple to Ta Prohm which has been uncovered and restored
Neak Pean - set in the middle of an artificial lake, originally only accessed by boat, now by walkway
Angkor Wat - the largest and most impressive and apparently the largest religious site in the world.
Most of the area, excluding Angkor Wat itself, was deserted from 16th century, overgrown by forest and only found again by French explorers in early 20th century. It has, other than areas specifically left overgrown been amazingly uncovered to reveal its former glory.
Ranging from (in broad order seen):
Angkor Thom - last capital of Great Khymer Empire. Large city surrounded by 8m high wall dating back to 12th century.
The Terrace of the Elephants - from which the king used to talk to his people
Ta Prohm - temple largely left as found, with trees/vines living/growing amongst ruins of temples
Preah Khan - a similar aged temple to Ta Prohm which has been uncovered and restored
Neak Pean - set in the middle of an artificial lake, originally only accessed by boat, now by walkway
Angkor Wat - the largest and most impressive and apparently the largest religious site in the world.
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