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Big Circuit in Angkor Archaeological Park


Big Circuit in Angkor Archaeological Park

Crushed by the weight of history, Preah Khan
Crushed by the weight of history, Preah Khan
In clockwise order, exiting Angkor Thom by the North Gate:
  • Preah Khan. Jayavarman VII's first capital, before the completion of Angkor Wat. Large and atmospheric, yet somewhat overshadowed by Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, this temple is partly in disrepair with strangler figs crawling up the walls, but has some excellent carvings and less visitors, and is well worth a visit. The temple is some 3 kilometers north of Angkor Thom.
  • Neak Pean. Not really a temple, this is an interesting quick stop. It consists of four pounds surrounding a large pound that has a tower in the middle. This tower is accessible on a causeway that cuts across the pond.
  • Ta Som.
  • East Mebon. Located on what was an island in the now dry East Baray, this is a large, three-story temple-mountain crowned by five towers, like a miniature Angkor Wat. Originally built by Rajendravarman II in the 10th century, many structures are in poor shape, but the temple is best known for its massive (restored) elephant statues.
  • Pre Rup. A temple-mountain close to and quite similar in style to East Mebon, and constructed only a decade later. A favorite spot for viewing the sun set into the jungles and rice paddies of the Cambodian countryside.

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