Angkor
Archaeological Park - Angkor Wat
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There is a lot of construction work going
on, but it still does not detract from the beauty of the Angkor Wat
Temple.
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Cambodians visit the temples on
weekends, some are there to worship and others to marvel at the sites
just like any other tourist.
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This "swimming pool" inside Angkor
Wat, is incredible condition, considering that it is almost 1,000 years
old.
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The stone carved wall murals at
Angkor Wat have to be seen up close and personally to appreciate how
big and intricate they are.
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These Apsara dancers are out on
a narrow ledge and fairly high above the ground, so they have not been
touched and fondled very much.
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The face and some other body parts
of this Apsara dancer are shiny from close to a thousand years of
having people touch and rub them (probably hoping that some of the
beauty will rub off on them).
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Stairway
to heaven? No just to the top of the Angkor Wat temple. There are newer
wooden stair cases in most places, but they are not as much fun. The
way down is another story though, most visitors choose the less steep
wooden stairs for the descent.
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