I started the morning at Ta Phom for a couple hours and then backtracked to Angkor Wat, to avoid the massive crowd of sunrise seekers.
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| Walking up to Angkor Wat, I was began to understand why this place is such a big deal. |
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| The temple is just as iconic as the Taj Mahal |
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| The lotus pond |
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| A building in the massive courtyard |
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| As I entered the temple listening to my ipod on shuffle, this song appropriately came on. |
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| Recognizable bare breasted devas decorating many of the temples. |
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| Angkor Wat has extensive decorations, mostly bas-relief friezes, such as this one. |
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| These are scenes depicting episodes of Hindu epics. |
Angkor Wat is an example of the classical Khmer style architecture. The temple ground harmoniously includes towers shaped like lotus buds, broad passageways, and overlooking terraces.
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| People climbing up to the top. |
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| lotus bud tower |
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| structures primarily are made of sandstone |
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| Though this is one of the best preserved temples, there are still signs of looting all around. |
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| Another building within the courtyard of the main temple |
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| I climbed up it and had a moment. |
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