Dinner

We had our dinner before going back to the hotel

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Sra Srang

Sra Srang literally means "Pool of Ablutions". It was dug in the mid 10th century.

Head of a serpent

 

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Banteay Kdei

A buddhist monastery built in the latter part of the 12th century. Much of  the temple is in a ruinous state now.

 

 

 

 

 

Ta Prohm

Built in 1186 as a Buddhist monastery dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII. This temple offers  a unique sight  and certainly the most eerie of all Angkor temples

 

 

Tree roots covering the walls and roofs of the temple

Ta Keo

We did not go in as it will be a  another steep climb to the top.

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Angkor Wat: The Central Temple

The central temple is surrounded by another wall. In the middle is the Central Sanctuary which consists of a five towered temple shaped like a lotus bud  representing Mount Meru.  

Gallery of bas-reliefs

A steep climb to the top of the Central Sanctuary

 

 

Apsaras

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Angkor Wat: The Avenue

Upon entering the West Gate, an avenue will lead you to the central temple passing two libraries and two pools

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