airscapes 2004
In and around Angkor


Angkor is the remains of an ancient kingdom in the jungle, consisting of dozens of ruined or restored temples spread over many square miles.

 


   Forgotten in the jungle for centuries, the first glimpse of Angkor by Western eyes was probably a lot like this


Forgotten in the jungle for centuries, the first glimpse of Angkor by Western eyes was probably a lot like this

 


   One of the many gates of Angkor


One of the many gates of Angkor

 


One of the many gates of Angkor

 


   Angkor gate


Angkor gate

 


   Two figures


Two figures

 


   The walls of Angkor stretch for several kilometers


The walls of Angkor stretch for several kilometers

 


   Not all are intact, of course


Not all are intact, of course

 


   A guardian of the wall


A guardian of the wall

 


   The Bayon


The Bayon

 


The Bayon

 


   One of the many faces of Angkor


One of the many faces of Angkor

 


Elephant terrace

 


   Elephant terrace


Elephant terrace

 


   Another gate


Another gate

 


Another gate

 


   Phimeanakas


Phimeanakas

 


Phimeanakas

 


   Palace pond


Palace pond

 


Palace pond

 


   Temple hallway


Temple hallway

 


   Some of the structures look far from stable


Some of the structures look far from stable

 


   East Mebon


East Mebon

 


   Thommanon


Thommanon

 


   Dried up pool


Dried up pool

 


   Proof that the ancient Khmer had sophisticated weather technology


Proof that the ancient Khmer had sophisticated weather technology

 


   Temple mountain Ta Keo


Temple mountain Ta Keo

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