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One of the largest complexes at Angkor, although the temple itself is not so huge. Similar in some respects to Ta Prohm, but in a better state of preservation. See the first photo for an official historical explanation.

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Explanatory blurb at the entrance
Explanatory blurb at the entrance
One of the gods Churning the Ocean of Milk on the approach road
One of the gods Churning the Ocean of Milk on the...
Entrance to the main temple. The statues' heads were stolen and probably went to Thailand
Entrance to the main temple. The statues' heads were...
Carving of monkeys vs. demons (Hindu theme) on the lintel over that same entrance
Carving of monkeys vs. demons (Hindu theme) on the...
A doorway, showing some carvings and statues
A doorway, showing some carvings and statues
Showing how the Khmers built arches without keystones
Showing how the Khmers built arches without keystones
A view through some windows
A view through some windows
More fine carvings
More fine carvings
Hindu hermits (?) at the base of a wall
Hindu hermits (?) at the base of a wall
A stupa inside, with some Buddhist flags
A stupa inside, with some Buddhist flags
The same stupa from the other side
The same stupa from the other side
Frieze of apsara (angelic dancers) below the small arches
Frieze of apsara (angelic dancers) below the small arches
A library, we think
A library, we think
Our guide, Doeun
Our guide, Doeun
Pineapple for sale on the way out
Pineapple for sale on the way out

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