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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, a UNESCO Heritage Site, described in 5 mesmering pictures
Angkor Wat is one of the most stunning ancient temples in the world. The place, steeped in history, is a symbol of Cambodia and more than just a historic site. It is a journey through centuries of spirituality, belief, faith, and also mystery. The temple, which was constructed in the early 12th century, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It also happens to be the largest religious monument in the world depicting Khmer architecture.
Let’s have a look at unimaginable pictures of Angkor Wat that will leave you spellbound!
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Iconic sunrise views
You’ll see the most iconic images of Angkor Wat at dawn! As the sun rises, the sky explodes into hues of gold, orange and red creating a scenery from a painter’s dream! The temple’s silhouette reflects perfectly in the still waters of the pond close by.
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Sacred Moat
One of the best parts of Angkor Wat is that it is surrounded by a wide moat. You can see the temple’s reflection in the still water which looks surreal! These mirrored images showcase the love between the temple and nature.
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Stone carvings
Just the sight of carvings at Angkor Wat can stop you and take you back in time. Scenes from Hindu mythology, dancing celestial nymphs, and epic battles come to life here. Simply unbelievable piece of art!
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The trees and temple intertwined
Angkor Wat is one of the most well-preserved temples with the surrounding regions — especially the temples like Ta Prohm — are a miracle of how nature has taken over. Pictures of trees growing through ancient walls are simply otherworldly!
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Monks in saffron robes
There’s something incredibly spiritual about the sight of monks in bright orange robes around the temple. A photo that perfectly captures the moment. It can evoke peace, and timelessness.