Moss on ruins at Ta Prohm temple, Angkor complex, #Cambodia , November 2025
#Mosstodon #TaProhm #AngkorWat #Ruins #MoosMittwoch
#AngkorWat
Every sign has a story ...
"Do not wash your feet in the toilet"
(Seen near #AngkorWat #Cambodia )
November 2025
#Sign #FunnySign
Blue face in blue night
The blue colour of the hour just after sunset is enhanced by a large painting in blue variations and black of a Bayon portrait. These stylised portrait covers the facade of Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom. They are supposed to be of the great emperor Jayavarman VII, who built Bayon as his State Temple. But the style imitates classic pose of a Buddha, reminding everyone JVII was the first powerful Buddhist god king of the Khmer empire.
Night market in Siem Reap is not one place. There are several. This one is from the newest, established in 2018. There are two more.
Siem Reap- morre than temples
The night markets are one of the night life activities in Siem Reap, visited by tourists and locals alike. One of the interesting aspects of Cambodia’s second largest city are the effect the large influx of visitors an expat has on the city life and offerings. There is a great chance to meet interesting people activities in this city built on the ancient Khmer Empire and the modern international culture.
Visitors and long stayers alike have offerings of museums, mine sniffing hero rats, botanical garden, animal refugee centre, Circus, art galleries, aquarium and wildness centre.
Shopping is an option not only for the evening, and then there is a wide offering of places to eat and drink. That includes fine dining with both international and local based cuisine, all the way to street food. There are offerings for bike trips, sunset trips, photo trips, Angkor off the beaten track-trips, added with options like food class, pottery class or art classes.
#saturdaynight #leisure #timeoff #khmerculture #friends #river #bridge #angkor #style #heritage #angkorwat #Cambodia #CambodiaCulture #SiemReap #nightmarket #artmarket #nightlife #food #drinks #art #artsales #Bayon #Angkorthom #Angorpark #angkorwat #expat #visitor #tourism #peace #quiet #safe #comfortable #kind #Angkoroffthebeatentrack #AOTBT #Cambodia #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap
The blue colour of the hour just after sunset is enhanced by a large painting in blue variations and black of a Bayon portrait. These stylised portrait covers the facade of Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom. They are supposed to be of the great emperor Jayavarman VII, who built Bayon as his State Temple. But the style imitates classic pose of a Buddha, reminding everyone JVII was the first powerful Buddhist god king of the Khmer empire.
Night market in Siem Reap is not one place. There are several. This one is from the newest, established in 2018. There are two more.
Siem Reap- morre than temples
The night markets are one of the night life activities in Siem Reap, visited by tourists and locals alike. One of the interesting aspects of Cambodia’s second largest city are the effect the large influx of visitors an expat has on the city life and offerings. There is a great chance to meet interesting people activities in this city built on the ancient Khmer Empire and the modern international culture.
Visitors and long stayers alike have offerings of museums, mine sniffing hero rats, botanical garden, animal refugee centre, Circus, art galleries, aquarium and wildness centre.
Shopping is an option not only for the evening, and then there is a wide offering of places to eat and drink. That includes fine dining with both international and local based cuisine, all the way to street food. There are offerings for bike trips, sunset trips, photo trips, Angkor off the beaten track-trips, added with options like food class, pottery class or art classes.
#saturdaynight #leisure #timeoff #khmerculture #friends #river #bridge #angkor #style #heritage #angkorwat #Cambodia #CambodiaCulture #SiemReap #nightmarket #artmarket #nightlife #food #drinks #art #artsales #Bayon #Angkorthom #Angorpark #angkorwat #expat #visitor #tourism #peace #quiet #safe #comfortable #kind #Angkoroffthebeatentrack #AOTBT #Cambodia #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap
Bringing food for mommy
My first visit to Angkor Wat green season 2011CE.
This couple, I guess brother and sister, had their priority and duty clear this early fall day.
Securing lunch for mommy, one of the Apsara staffers.
An important task making sure the maintenance and operation of the 8th Wonder of the World works smoothly and efficiently.
Worlds largest religious building was built in the 1150s.
#angkorwat #sunrise #2011CE #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia #khmerchildren #culturalheritage
The real heroes of Angkor Park
Early morning by the moat of Angkor Wat. This Apsara maintenance crew is doing vital and important cleaning duties.
This moat is a 1.5 km by 1.3 km rectangle, with a width between 190 to 200 meters. It encloses the whole Angkor Wat and symbolizes the cosmic oceans surrounding the Hindu god’s home. And provides a crucial foundational stability for the largest religious monuments in the world.
#angkorwat #worldculturalheritage #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap
You came to a split in the road….
…and the Apsara-crew took the road less travelled, because they make all the difference.
To manage, develop and maintain the vast human cultural treasure of the Angkor Park, the Apsara Authority was established back in 1995.
It has ha monumental task, literally speaking, taking care of the approximately 420 km2 area of the main Angkor Archaeological Park. It contains more than 70 larger temple sites, and over 1000 smaller sites and remains.
Important task and employer
Easy recognisable with their green uniforms, the Apsara Maintenance staff are making the visit into the Angkor Archaeological Park and sites possible, safe and accessible. It is a highly respected and important effort on behalf of Cambodia’s long and proud history, civilisation and culture. And of course, the common human historic value as a World Cultural Heritage site for the rest of us.
With over 3 000 employees, the Apsara Authority is the largest single employer in the Siem Reap province.
#angkorwat #angkor #pond #sunrise #wat #temple #food #asiangirl #asian #villagelife #morning #AngkorWat #Apsara #ancient #art #architecture #sculpture #archive #worldculturalheritage #hinduism #khmer #empire #buddhism #greentourism #takeonlyphotos #leaveonlyfootprints #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #history #imperial #biking #Site #statetemple #Apsara #maintenance #crew #staff #lunch #tiffin #carrier #Chanshrak #tiffincarrier #Nikon #D300 #NikonD300 #Nikkor #14_24mm #f2_8 #2011CE #Siem #Reap #siemreap #southeastasia #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia
…and the Apsara-crew took the road less travelled, because they make all the difference.
To manage, develop and maintain the vast human cultural treasure of the Angkor Park, the Apsara Authority was established back in 1995.
It has ha monumental task, literally speaking, taking care of the approximately 420 km2 area of the main Angkor Archaeological Park. It contains more than 70 larger temple sites, and over 1000 smaller sites and remains.
Important task and employer
Easy recognisable with their green uniforms, the Apsara Maintenance staff are making the visit into the Angkor Archaeological Park and sites possible, safe and accessible. It is a highly respected and important effort on behalf of Cambodia’s long and proud history, civilisation and culture. And of course, the common human historic value as a World Cultural Heritage site for the rest of us.
With over 3 000 employees, the Apsara Authority is the largest single employer in the Siem Reap province.
#angkorwat #angkor #pond #sunrise #wat #temple #food #asiangirl #asian #villagelife #morning #AngkorWat #Apsara #ancient #art #architecture #sculpture #archive #worldculturalheritage #hinduism #khmer #empire #buddhism #greentourism #takeonlyphotos #leaveonlyfootprints #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #history #imperial #biking #Site #statetemple #Apsara #maintenance #crew #staff #lunch #tiffin #carrier #Chanshrak #tiffincarrier #Nikon #D300 #NikonD300 #Nikkor #14_24mm #f2_8 #2011CE #Siem #Reap #siemreap #southeastasia #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia
Bringing food for mommy
A memory from my first visit to Angkor Wat. This couple, I guess brother and sister, had their priority and duty clear this early fall day in the green season of 2011CE.
It was bringing lunch to mommy, one of the Apsara maintenance staffers at Angkor Wat. Making sure the maintenance and operation of the 8th Wonder of the World was smoothly and efficient.
State Temple, tomb, now Wat
Angkor Wat was original a royal state temple built in honour of the Hindu god Vishnu in the mid-12th Century CE. It is a tomb for the God King Suryavarman II too.
As a usurper, he needed to show his right to the throne by building this enormous religious building. It is still the largest and probably the most famous religious buildings in our common human cultural heritage.
Later it was converted to a Buddhist temple and monastery for religious worship and learning, a “Wat”.
Classic combination
Angkor Wat represents two architectural styles for Hindu temples. We have the temple mountain as a reminder of the 5 sacred Meru mountain, home of the Hindu gods. And the later galleried temple.
The galleries are even more interesting than usual. In addition to honour the gods and religious rites, it is the history of the reign of a powerful emperor.
This is one of the temples in Angkor Park where it is highly advisable to have a guide on your first visit. The size is easier to understand when you have some knowledgeable to show the important highlights and the best photo spots.
#angkorwat #angkor #pond #sunrise #wat #temple #food #asiangirl #asian #boy #villagelife #morning #AngkorWat #Apsara #ancient #art #architecture #sculpture #archive #worldculturalheritage #hinduism #khmer #empire #buddhism #greentourism #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #history #imperial #biking #Site #statetemple #khmerchildren #lunch #tiffin #carrier #Chanshrak #tiffincarrier #Nikon #D300 #NikonD300 #Nikkor #2011CE #Siem #Reap #siemreap #southeastasia #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia
A memory from my first visit to Angkor Wat. This couple, I guess brother and sister, had their priority and duty clear this early fall day in the green season of 2011CE.
It was bringing lunch to mommy, one of the Apsara maintenance staffers at Angkor Wat. Making sure the maintenance and operation of the 8th Wonder of the World was smoothly and efficient.
State Temple, tomb, now Wat
Angkor Wat was original a royal state temple built in honour of the Hindu god Vishnu in the mid-12th Century CE. It is a tomb for the God King Suryavarman II too.
As a usurper, he needed to show his right to the throne by building this enormous religious building. It is still the largest and probably the most famous religious buildings in our common human cultural heritage.
Later it was converted to a Buddhist temple and monastery for religious worship and learning, a “Wat”.
Classic combination
Angkor Wat represents two architectural styles for Hindu temples. We have the temple mountain as a reminder of the 5 sacred Meru mountain, home of the Hindu gods. And the later galleried temple.
The galleries are even more interesting than usual. In addition to honour the gods and religious rites, it is the history of the reign of a powerful emperor.
This is one of the temples in Angkor Park where it is highly advisable to have a guide on your first visit. The size is easier to understand when you have some knowledgeable to show the important highlights and the best photo spots.
#angkorwat #angkor #pond #sunrise #wat #temple #food #asiangirl #asian #boy #villagelife #morning #AngkorWat #Apsara #ancient #art #architecture #sculpture #archive #worldculturalheritage #hinduism #khmer #empire #buddhism #greentourism #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #history #imperial #biking #Site #statetemple #khmerchildren #lunch #tiffin #carrier #Chanshrak #tiffincarrier #Nikon #D300 #NikonD300 #Nikkor #2011CE #Siem #Reap #siemreap #southeastasia #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia
The real heroes of Angkor Park
Early morning at by the moat of Angkor Wat. This Apsara maintenance crew is doing the vital cleaning of the moat.
This moat is a 1.5 km by 1.3 km rectangle, with a width between 190 to 200 meters. The max depth is 4 meters. It is enclosing the whole Angkor Wat and symbolizes the cosmic oceans surrounding the Hindu god’s home.
It provides a crucial foundational stability for the largest religious monuments in the world. The old Khmer excelled in hydraulic engineering, and the old Angkor core capital was a hydraulic city. Angkor Wat was built at the midpoint of the 630 years of the Khmer Empire. The construction clearly demonstrates how advance their technology and engineering had advanced.
Modern heroes
This is a small shoutout to the modern heroes of Angkor; the largest part of the approximately 3000 staff that maintains, secure and restore this world cultural heritage.
It is a monumental task, pun intended. The Angkor Archaeological Park is about 420 sq. kilometres large. There are over 70 larger temple sites, and more than 1000 smaller sites and remains in the extended park.
The Apsara (Authority for the Protection of the Site and Management of the Region of Angkor) is the organisation established to run this task. You meet them first at the Angkor ticket office, but that is only one of the 15 departments.
Say hi, please
First time I visited, the ticket office was a small shack in the middle of thick jungle. Now it is a stately building with all the facilities needed to cater to thousands of tourists a day.
And then you have these maintenance guys working everywhere.
Remember to greet them with a smile and maybe a Sampeah greeting when you meet them.
#angkor #worldculturalheritage #apsaraauthority #maintenance #staff #2019CE #angkorpark #angkorwat #Apsara #architecture #bike #Cambodia #Empire #Hinduism #imperial #khmer #southeastasia #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap #worldculturalheritage #staff #angkorwattemple #moat
Early morning at by the moat of Angkor Wat. This Apsara maintenance crew is doing the vital cleaning of the moat.
This moat is a 1.5 km by 1.3 km rectangle, with a width between 190 to 200 meters. The max depth is 4 meters. It is enclosing the whole Angkor Wat and symbolizes the cosmic oceans surrounding the Hindu god’s home.
It provides a crucial foundational stability for the largest religious monuments in the world. The old Khmer excelled in hydraulic engineering, and the old Angkor core capital was a hydraulic city. Angkor Wat was built at the midpoint of the 630 years of the Khmer Empire. The construction clearly demonstrates how advance their technology and engineering had advanced.
Modern heroes
This is a small shoutout to the modern heroes of Angkor; the largest part of the approximately 3000 staff that maintains, secure and restore this world cultural heritage.
It is a monumental task, pun intended. The Angkor Archaeological Park is about 420 sq. kilometres large. There are over 70 larger temple sites, and more than 1000 smaller sites and remains in the extended park.
The Apsara (Authority for the Protection of the Site and Management of the Region of Angkor) is the organisation established to run this task. You meet them first at the Angkor ticket office, but that is only one of the 15 departments.
Say hi, please
First time I visited, the ticket office was a small shack in the middle of thick jungle. Now it is a stately building with all the facilities needed to cater to thousands of tourists a day.
And then you have these maintenance guys working everywhere.
Remember to greet them with a smile and maybe a Sampeah greeting when you meet them.
#angkor #worldculturalheritage #apsaraauthority #maintenance #staff #2019CE #angkorpark #angkorwat #Apsara #architecture #bike #Cambodia #Empire #Hinduism #imperial #khmer #southeastasia #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap #worldculturalheritage #staff #angkorwattemple #moat
Ancient Stone Box Found in Cambodia? Mystery of Banteay Samré Temple
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At Banteay Samre Temple in Cambodia lies a mysterious stone box that even mainstream archaeology avoids discussing.
Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/c8vMwkJSinI
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Angkor, Cambodia – UNESCO World Heritage Site
#UNESCO #PatrimonioMundial #WorldHeritage #Welterbe #Philately #Filatelia #Sellos #Stamps #Timbres #Philatelie #Briefmarken #UNESCOWorldHeritage #Angkor #អង្គរ #AngkorWat #Bayon #AngkorThom #SiemReap #BanteaySrei #Takeo
Life goal is to be as contented as this white cat is ...
#Caturday #Grooming #AngkorWat #Cambodia
November 2025
An early cool morning at Angkor Wat - after the green season comes the chill one
Current reports of weather in Cambodia tells of cool nights with temperature around 20 degrees C. It gets to 30 degrees by lunch.
Not unusual. Every December and January there is a short, cold season in the north of the Kingdom of Wonder.
It gives the temple area a somewhat cooler colours.
Like the 8th Wonder of the World, Angkor Wat.
#Cambodia #chillseason #visitsiemreap #greenseason #angkorwat #traveltip
Es muss ein schrecklicher Montag für dieses #FotoVorschlag 'Montagsgesicht' gewesen sein.
Leider ist die Qualität der Handykamera nicht die Beste gewesen. Verschoben genug ist es allerdings schon.
#cambodia #Kambodscha #travel #reisen #tempel #angkor #angkorwat
Pointing out a treasure at mysterious West Prasat Top
Exploring Angkor Park is best in the early hours of the day. The temperature is pleasant, and the light is playful and challenging.
This little temple is one of the hidden treasures near the beaten track. But atill several hundred meters off it, by bike or walk.
This morning the sun pointed out a spot to the northeast. I did not find gold, but the remain of an old guardian statue.
A good start for a peaceful visit and some reflections on this small spot in ancient times.
Small mystery
West Prasat Top is in the area where you find several larger temples like Ta Keo, Ta Nei and Ta Prohm. They are all on the east side of Siem Reap River, a couple of kilometres away from the Victory Gate and Angkor Thom. It is close to Don Mao, another small temple near one of the old East Baray docks.
But the current single tower is of post Bayon style. Meaning it was built sometimes after 1200. And the stones used to build this temple may have been reused from older structures.
This is a mysterious temple not only for confusions regarding its origin. Some of the information about this temple mixes it up with the West Top Temple in Angkor Thom.
West Prasat Top’s tower was built on a laterite platform. The pink-sandstone columns and lintels contain some decorations from the 1100s. There are visible remains of stairs leading up to the temple both to the east and west. Parts of an enclosing wall are still there, and more fragments of statues and other carvings.
The tower itself was overgrown when I visited, but recently excavations and renovations has cleared it and cleaned it, and West Prasat Top is pretty in pink today.
#angkor #AOTBT #offthebeatentrack #colours #green #buddhism #angkorthom #1200CE 🎶🎶 #bikingintheangwonderland 🎶🎶 #temple #Park #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia #kingdomofwonder #architecture #art #KhmerEmpire #imperial #greentourism #angkorwat #siemreap #southeastasia #worldculturalheritage
Exploring Angkor Park is best in the early hours of the day. The temperature is pleasant, and the light is playful and challenging.
This little temple is one of the hidden treasures near the beaten track. But atill several hundred meters off it, by bike or walk.
This morning the sun pointed out a spot to the northeast. I did not find gold, but the remain of an old guardian statue.
A good start for a peaceful visit and some reflections on this small spot in ancient times.
Small mystery
West Prasat Top is in the area where you find several larger temples like Ta Keo, Ta Nei and Ta Prohm. They are all on the east side of Siem Reap River, a couple of kilometres away from the Victory Gate and Angkor Thom. It is close to Don Mao, another small temple near one of the old East Baray docks.
But the current single tower is of post Bayon style. Meaning it was built sometimes after 1200. And the stones used to build this temple may have been reused from older structures.
This is a mysterious temple not only for confusions regarding its origin. Some of the information about this temple mixes it up with the West Top Temple in Angkor Thom.
West Prasat Top’s tower was built on a laterite platform. The pink-sandstone columns and lintels contain some decorations from the 1100s. There are visible remains of stairs leading up to the temple both to the east and west. Parts of an enclosing wall are still there, and more fragments of statues and other carvings.
The tower itself was overgrown when I visited, but recently excavations and renovations has cleared it and cleaned it, and West Prasat Top is pretty in pink today.
#angkor #AOTBT #offthebeatentrack #colours #green #buddhism #angkorthom #1200CE 🎶🎶 #bikingintheangwonderland 🎶🎶 #temple #Park #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia #kingdomofwonder #architecture #art #KhmerEmpire #imperial #greentourism #angkorwat #siemreap #southeastasia #worldculturalheritage
Vietnam Cambodia Private Tour 9 Nights / 10 Days
The private tour included three major cities of Vietnam and Cambodia, starts from Hanoi Capital that combines major city attractions, historical sites and tranquilly enjoy the relaxation in Halong Cruise admired by Halong Bay’s fascinating beauty...
Tour detail: https://guidingasia.com/experience-vietnam-cambodia-tours/vietnam-cambodia-private-tour-10-days/
#vietnamtour #cambodiatour #vietnamcambodiatours #indochinatours #halongbaycruise #hanoi #angkorwat #siemreap #vietnam #cambodia #travel #destinations #Asia
Towers with Faces at the Bayon Temple, #AngkorWat complex, #Cambodia. Bayon temple dates from 12th. Bayon name originally was Jayagiri which means Victory Mountain. The temple features 216 faces of #Buddha. 216, like 108, is a mystical number in both #Buddhist and #Hindu traditions.
#BuddhistArt #Buddhism
#Angkor, the #KhmerEmpire's sacred center, exemplifies the dynamic interplay of #Hindu and #Buddhist traditions in #SoutheastAsia. Its monumental architecture, religious transformation, and enduring legacy highlight #Buddhism's #adaptability and role in shaping imperial identity. Here's a brief overview:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-11-01-angkor/
#WeekendStories #Asia #AngkorWat #AngkorThom #BuddhistHistory #Khmer
A quiet morning at the hospital temple Prei Prasat Ta Oun Temple
This is one of those temples that literally is off the beaten track. The only access is via a narrow bike trail, on the side of farmland with grazing cows. The trail gets very muddy in green season.
Localised well north of Angkor Thom, this temple was built in late 12th century. It is one of the over 100 hospital temples built during the reign of the great Khmer king Jayavarman VII. More known for his state temple Bayon with what is considered his portrait being repeated all over its façade.
Hospital temples were temples connected to a nearby public hospital. It was used for prayer, rites, offerings and probably as part of the therapy. It was an early example of public healthcare system built in scale. It shows how advanced and rich the Angkor empire was at its peak 450 years into its existence.
Compact and peaceful
It is not a large site, but it is one of the best kept examples of these hospital-temples built in Bayon style. Even the moat surrounding Ta Oun is in relatively good order. But it dries up during the hot season.
There are remains of a Gopura and a Library to the east of the main temple, and a smaller gate to the west. There are no remains of the hospital itself.
It is worth a visit not only for the insights into an important part of Khmer imperial history. Ta Oun is well off the main visitor’s area, is peaceful and often without any other visitors.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/ta-oun-temple/
#1280CE #ancient #AngkorArcheologicalPark #angkor #temples #angkorthom #angkorwat #angkorpark #AOTBT #architecture #archive #art #Asia #Biking #bikingintheangkorwonderland #bluesky #Buddhism #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #Empire #greentourism #Hinduism #history #imperial #J7 #JayavarmanVII #Kampuchea #khmer #kingdomofwonder #offthebeatentrack #Pagoda #PrasatTaOun #Temple #siemreap #southeastasia #taountemple #travel #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap #worldculturalheritage
This is one of those temples that literally is off the beaten track. The only access is via a narrow bike trail, on the side of farmland with grazing cows. The trail gets very muddy in green season.
Localised well north of Angkor Thom, this temple was built in late 12th century. It is one of the over 100 hospital temples built during the reign of the great Khmer king Jayavarman VII. More known for his state temple Bayon with what is considered his portrait being repeated all over its façade.
Hospital temples were temples connected to a nearby public hospital. It was used for prayer, rites, offerings and probably as part of the therapy. It was an early example of public healthcare system built in scale. It shows how advanced and rich the Angkor empire was at its peak 450 years into its existence.
Compact and peaceful
It is not a large site, but it is one of the best kept examples of these hospital-temples built in Bayon style. Even the moat surrounding Ta Oun is in relatively good order. But it dries up during the hot season.
There are remains of a Gopura and a Library to the east of the main temple, and a smaller gate to the west. There are no remains of the hospital itself.
It is worth a visit not only for the insights into an important part of Khmer imperial history. Ta Oun is well off the main visitor’s area, is peaceful and often without any other visitors.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/ta-oun-temple/
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'Dinge die mit "A" beginnen oder so aussehen ... ' #FotoVorschlag
Angkor Wat
Die Kambodschanische/Khmer Tempelanlage
Modern colourful Lolei pagoda
The original, classic Khmer temple Prasat Lolei was placed on an island in an artificial water basin. It was the royal family temple in Hariharalaya. That was the last capital outside what we now recognise as the core Angkor Archaeological Park area around Angkor Thom north of Siem Reap.
The water is gone, but the four old temple towers are still there. Around the old temple grounds, a modern Buddhist monastery was built and still operating.
A modern Wat and Temple
The monks here were quite interested in talking to visitors, seeking information and some of them loved to practice their English. And some German too, come to that.
This photo is from inside the modern Buddhist temple, which is among the heaviest colourful temples I have seen in the Siem Reap area. But it is also very open to the sun light, making it a place of worship filled with light and colours.
I like religious buildings with this sort of character.
Under a hundred meter away, the 1100 years older holy towers connect the old and new continuous cultural history and heritage of Cambodia.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2024/10/10/prasat-lolei/
#2018CE #893CE #ancient #Angkor #angkorwat #apsara #ApsaraAuthority #architecture #archive #art #Asia #ប្រាសាទលលៃរលួស #biking #bikingintheAngkorWonderland #biking #adventures #bluesky #Buddhism #Cambodia #citylife #countryside #daytrip #Empire #greentourism #Hariharalaya #Hinduism #history #imperial #Kampuchea #khmer #khmercapital #leaveonlyfootprints #lolei #Temple #Pagoda #prasatlolei #roadtrip #roluosgroup #Roluos #siemreap #southeastasia #takeonlyphotos #temple #travel #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap #wat #worldculturalheritage #yasovarman #leperking #Bakong #Loleimonastery #Nikkor #Nikon #oldangkor #nationalroad6 #kingdomofwonder
The original, classic Khmer temple Prasat Lolei was placed on an island in an artificial water basin. It was the royal family temple in Hariharalaya. That was the last capital outside what we now recognise as the core Angkor Archaeological Park area around Angkor Thom north of Siem Reap.
The water is gone, but the four old temple towers are still there. Around the old temple grounds, a modern Buddhist monastery was built and still operating.
A modern Wat and Temple
The monks here were quite interested in talking to visitors, seeking information and some of them loved to practice their English. And some German too, come to that.
This photo is from inside the modern Buddhist temple, which is among the heaviest colourful temples I have seen in the Siem Reap area. But it is also very open to the sun light, making it a place of worship filled with light and colours.
I like religious buildings with this sort of character.
Under a hundred meter away, the 1100 years older holy towers connect the old and new continuous cultural history and heritage of Cambodia.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2024/10/10/prasat-lolei/
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