Thanks for the links Seekerof.


I find these ancient temples hidden in the undergrowth facinating to look at.

Do you have more pics?
Have you ever been or considered going?
I would definitely be interested in hearing what the local folklore is of the surrounding area and the temple complex/area itself. Have you heard of any?

Awesome stuff. I am aware of a couple 'legends' of the temple complex/area, but would be interested in finding, reading, or hearing more.



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Certainly Angkor has been a fascinating mystery for a long time. What puzzles me though is the persisting legends about a snake princess visiting every night the Phimeanakas Palace, her visits were closely associated with the prosperity of the kingdom.

This looks like that scene right out of Tomb Raider one lol
Oh well, very good photos

Simply beautiful.

That is now on my list to see places.

angkor wat is derived from the ancient indian language of Sanskrit. It is is said to be the depiction of the center of the universe and the home of the hindu gods on earth. It has scenes from the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata and tributes to the Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva.

i also find angkor wat a fascinating place and would love to visit in person

those ruins are simply beautiful

Oh wow! I *want* to go!

I'd love to do a documentary on the place!

An attempt to wake this thread up.

This is an amazing place.

Flag for you because Angkor Wat is amazing.

Like others I would love to go there. However, a good friend who frequents south Asia has strongly advised against any visit to Cambodia though A.W. is a popular destination.