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Within the Angkor World Heritage site, there are many temples to explore. One of them is Angkor Thom, located about 2 kilometers from Angkor Wat. Visitors can purchase daily, weekly, or 3-day passes, which allow access to all sites, including this one. The highlight of Angkor Thom is the ancient stone carvings that depict the life of people from over a thousand years ago. The carvings are beautifully crafted and have suffered minimal erosion.
What impressed me the most were the images of the Loy Krathong festival, cockfighting, chess, and local drinking customs clearly depicted. There are also scenes of battles between the Cham people and the Khmer Empire here, showing warships and military formations. These carvings reveal that in ancient times, men did not greet with palms pressed together but with the right hand covering the left elbow, and the left hand touching the right arm to show respect. Women, however, have used the palm-pressed greeting for over a thousand years. 2011 (Photo of Angkor Thom temple by mr.hotsia) Recommended Hotels in Siem Reap
Additional information from Wikipedia: Angkor Thom was the last and strongest capital city of the Khmer Empire, established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It covered an area of 9 square kilometers north of Angkor Wat. The city contains many structures from early periods and those built by King Jayavarman VII and his successors. At the center of the city is the main temple of King Jayavarman called the Bayon Temple.
There are other important areas surrounding the strategic location to the north. The southern entrance gate of Angkor Thom is the most notable feature. It has four faces before entering the area, flanked by rows of giants (asuras) on the right and devas on the left, each carrying a naga serpent on both sides of the bridge. Inside the heart of Angkor Thom, you will find various structures. The southern gate area has been better preserved and restored than other parts. Map for traveling to Angkor Wat
And continue traveling to Phnom Penh 13 23 13.703 N, 103 51 50.819 E GPS coordinates (POI) 13 25 31.026 N, 103 51 29.963 E Khmer historical inscriptions Sanskrit inscriptions 13 25 30.318 N, 103 51 31.235 E Temples with inscriptions 13 25 35.934 N, 103 51 34.596 E 13 25 35.58 N, 103 51 34.398 E Giant stone carvings pulling naga on the right side Giant on the right side of the bridge entrance to Angkor Thom 13 25 36.27 N, 103 51 34.217 E Left side entrance is a deity
13 25 36.624 N, 103 51 34.277 E Size comparison to show how large it is 13 25 37.577 N, 103 51 34.349 E 13 25 38.136 N, 103 51 33.845 E Stone carving of a deity on the left 13 25 38.088 N, 103 51 34.565 E 13 25 41.928 N, 103 51 34.277 E Elephant rides are also available at Angkor Thom 13 26 27.887 N, 103 51 34.583 E Stone walls carved with stories from about 1000 years ago 13 26 27.654 N, 103 51 32.549 E Unsure if monkeys or humans are playing or mating
13 26 27.636 N, 103 51 34.061 E This has existed since ancient times. Men's greeting customs in the past were not like today's, but women have used the palm-pressed greeting as they do now. 13 26 26.844 N, 103 51 33.737 E Loy Krathong festival has been celebrated for at least 1000 years. The Cham army invaded the Khmer 13 26 26.604 N, 103 51 33.467 E 13 26 26.1 N, 103 51 31.817 E 13 26 28.067 N, 103 51 32.411 E Buddha images were later modified to resemble Hindu hermits during the Hindu period replacing Buddhism
13 26 29.147 N, 103 51 32.363 E The Bayon temple's smiling deity is the sweetest in Angkor Thom 13 26 29.201 N, 103 51 32.585 E 13 26 29.135 N, 103 51 31.817 E Khmer female staff at Angkor Thom 13 26 31.745 N, 103 51 31.721 E 13 25 30.42 N, 103 51 30.276 E Temple housing inscriptions 13 25 36.342 N, 103 51 34.313 E 13 25 38.117 N, 103 51 34.475 E 13 25 38.094 N, 103 51 33.606 E 13 26 28.728 N, 103 51 36.959 E 13 26 28.145 N, 103 51 37.667 E
13 26 27.461 N, 103 51 34.391 E 13 26 26.723 N, 103 51 33.323 E
