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Built by Udayadityavarman II in the 11th century, this is like a rather cruder mini-Angkor Wat at the top of a very long (on a hot day - which they usually are) flight of steps. Known to the kids as 'Wat Banana', apparently, and in a very pleasant setting with a great view.

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Mary and Sambath ponder the impending climb
Mary and Sambath ponder the impending climb
The towers in among the foliage
The towers in among the foliage
One of the towers
One of the towers
Looking up the inside of a tower, showing the construction
Looking up the inside of a tower, showing the...
The central tower
The central tower
Sambath looking serious: he's a great grinner... until the camera's pointing at him
Sambath looking serious: he's a great grinner...
Through the temple to the view
Through the temple to the view
Looking over the café on the lower level, and out over the plain
Looking over the café on the lower level, and...
The way back down
The way back down

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