Angkor Thom, South Gate by junge1
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Angkor Thom
Constructed: Late 12th- Early 13th century C.E.
King/Patron: Jayavarman VII (ruled 1181-1201)
Religion: Buddhism
Style: Bayon
The fortified city of Angkor Thom (Big Angkor), is a 10 sq km walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian empire. After Jayavarman VII recaptured the Angkorian capital from the Cham invaders in 1181, he began a massive building campaign across the empire, constructing Angkor Thom as his capital city. He began with existing structures such as Baphuon and Phimeanakas and built a grand enclosed city around them, adding the outer wall/moat and some of Angkor's greatest temples including his state-temple, Bayon, set at the center of the city. There are five entrances (gates) to the city, one for each cardinal point, and the victory gate leading to the Royal Palace area. Each gate is crowned with 4 giant faces. (Source: www.canbypublications.com).
This picture was taken at 15 August 2012,
Sig...
Comments (23)
Fantastic and impressive photo cool information
This place blows me away. I love this view! And did you see the guy on the left, filling in for a missing head? :) A fantastic place, and a superb photograph.
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
pretty awesome.
Ein toller Schnappschuss lieber Siggi!
Shining shot.
Nice shot and info Sig.
Just wonderful. Happy New Year!!
Magnifica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Wow that's really old and a magnificent shot.
Wonderful picture my friend !!!
Great capture of this beautiful place. Happy New Year.+5
stupendous place and photo Happy New Year
very, very great site !! great shot
A must in full size. Interesting to see all these statues.... Very impressive. Happy New Year! Aloha
Wonderful POV of this amazing place!!
Wonderful shot. It looks like a fascinating place.
Wow, you visited Angkor, among all the other landmarks and famous sites that I also long to visit! You are very lucky, Sig ! •:¨¨:•~Let's celebrate a New Year of further expeditions and trips all over the world!...I wish you a Happy New Year !•~:-°•:¨¨:•
Beautiful shot!
VERY BEAUTIFUL! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Beautiful ruins and shot!!!!!!
Superb shot!
More fantastic historical information to go along with this photo.