Ta Prohm. The temple was built without mortar and, after it was abandoned, trees took root in the loosened stones. The trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples with visitors to the area
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Ta Prohm. The temple was built without mortar and, after it was abandoned, trees took root in the loosened stones. The trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples with visitors to the area
Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex, occupies 402 acres within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura). It was originally constructed by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It was subsequently transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century. It is considered the largest religious structure in the world and the area it stands on was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The complex was restored in the 20th century after falling into disuse. This is the main entrance to the site.
Statue of Garuda riding Naga at the Bayon Temple. The temple stands at the centre of Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
Guardian lion statues (facing towards the lake) on the causeway, near the entrance to Angkor Wat, an early 12th century Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura.
The outer wall of Angkor Wat (an early 12th century Hindu-Buddhist temple complex) contains bas relief galleries. The reliefs sculpted on the eastern section of the southern gallery represent 37 ‘Heavens’ and 32 ‘Hells’ derived from the Indian tradition. This is a section of one of those bas reliefs. In the top section depicting ‘Heaven’one can see the bas relief of the procession of King Suryavarman.
Prasat Kravan is a 10th century Hindu temple in Angkor, commissioned by a Hindu Religious foundation. It is south of an artificial lake called Srah Srang and consists of five brick towers aligned on a single platform facing east and surrounded by a moat. The temple has undergone considerable restoration after falling to ruins, primarily by French archeologists in the 1960s.
Ta Prohm (originally called Rajavihara), a Mahayana Buddhist temple, was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII to honour his mother. It was built without mortar and, after it was abandoned, trees took root in the loosened stones (as in this photo). The trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it the most popular temple in the surrounding area. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The temple was featured in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie.
Bas relief at the Bayon Temple. The temple stands at the centre of Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
Bas relief at the Bayon Temple. The temple stands at the centre of Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
Jenny, a HeroRAT (an African giant pouched rat) at APOPO visitor center. Giant African pouch rats are trained at APOPO to detect land mines and alert the staff who are tasked with clearing the mines. These large muroid rats are found throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa. They are omnivorous and mainly nocturnal. Their long heads have large ears, and they get their name from the cheek pouches that are used to store and carry food.
Bas relief of Apsaras on one of the inner walls at Angkor Wat, an early 12th century Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura).
The entrance to one of the walled galleries in the central courtyard of Angkor Wat, an early 12th century Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura).
Carvings on the side wall of an outer building at the Ta Prohm Mayahana Buddhist temple. Ta Prohm (originally called Rajavihara) was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII to honour his mother. The temple was featured in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie.
Ta Prohm (originally called Rajavihara), a Mahayana Buddhist temple, was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII to honour his mother. It was built without mortar and, after it was abandoned, trees took root in the loosened stones (as in this photo). The trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it the most popular temple in the surrounding area. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The temple was featured in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie.
Entrance gate to Ta Prohm Mayahana Buddhist temple. Ta Prohm (originally called Rajavihara) was built in the late 12th/early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII to honour his mother. The temple was featured in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie.
Prasat Kravan is a 10th century Hindu temple in Angkor, consisting of five brick towers aligned on a single platform facing east and surrounded by a moat. The interior of the temple contains magnificent sculptures dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. This bas relief in the central tower shows Vishnu standing tall, surrounded by worshippers.
Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex, occupies 402 acres within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura). It was originally constructed by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It was subsequently transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century. It is considered the largest religious structure in the world and the area it stands on was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The complex was restored in the 20th century after falling into disuse.
Buddha statue in one of the chambers at Banteay Kdei. The temple is a 12th/13th Century Buddhist temple, dedicated to Avalokitesvara, built by King Jayavarman VII. The temple is is in Angkor Archeological Park, next to an artificial lake called Srah Srang. It is southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom.
The south gate of Angkor Thom (also known as Nokor Thom). Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
Looking down on the inner courtyard (and beyond) of Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex. The complex occupies 402 acres within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor (originally known as Yashodharapura). It was originally constructed by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It was subsequently transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century. It is considered the largest religious structure in the world and the area it stands on was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The complex was restored in the 20th century after falling into disuse.