Ta Prohm Temple originally called Rajavihara was built in the 12 Century under the reign of the Khmer King, Jayavarman VII. Ta Prohm was built as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and is located inside the Royal City of Angkor Thom in the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Park just outside of Siem Reap Cambodia.
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Bayon Temple Angkor Thom Siem Reap Cambodia
Bayon Temple also known as Prasat Bayon is located inside the Royal City of Angkor Thom in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Archeological Park of Siem Reap Cambodia.
Bayon was built in the 12th Century and is most well known for the 173 massive stone faces still standing on the many towers. They are huge. It is believed there were as many as 216 originally. The entire structure is covered in reliefs, decoration and carvings. The temple itself is very large and full of hallways, stairs and courtyards.
The Giant Puppet Parade Siem Reap Cambodia
The Giant Puppet Project in Siem Reap Cambodia is an Annual Children’s Community Arts Project that started in 2007. It is the largest of it’s kind in the Kingdom of Cambodia. This is a Non Profit event run by Non Profits for the benefit of the Children of Cambodia and the City at large.
Phimeanakas Temple in the Angkor Thom at the Angkor Wat Complex
And now the Phimeanakas Temple in the Angkor Thom at the Angkor Wat Complex just outside Siem Reap Cambodia.Â
Phimeanakas Temple (translates to Celestial Palace)also know as Vimeanakas Temple is a Hindu temple built in the late 10th century in the Khleang style.
Angkor Wat from the East Entrance Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat from the East Entrance Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century and is the largest religious monument in the world.
2 Rooms 1 Hotel King Rock Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia in January 2023
We stayed for 12 nights in 2 different rooms at the King Rock Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia in January 2023. There is a video for each of the Rooms as they were very different. We booked through booking.com as it was the best rate but here is their website to see if they have any specials running. Link for King Rock Residence
Amazing Carved Relief at Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Thom Siem Reap Cambodia
Terrace of the Leper King was built in the late 12th century and is a 80 foot long elevated platform for viewing parades and to hold audiences with the people. It is believed it is built to represent Mount Meru of Buddhist and Hindu belief.
Angkor Thom South Gate and Traditional Khmer, Kongkear Boat
Angkor Thom South Gate also know as Tonle Om Gate was built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the 5 gates into the royal city of Angkor Thom.
Baksei Chamkrong Temple Siem Reap Cambodia
We had a wonderfrul visit to Baksei Chamkrong Temple just outside of Siem Reap Cambodia.
Baksei Chamkrong means “The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings”.
Chau Say Tevoda Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex
Today we visited the Chau Say Tevoda Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex just outside of Siem Reap Cambodia
Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. The temple was built in the 12th century