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Angkor is the remains of an ancient kingdom in the jungle, consisting of dozens of ruined or restored temples spread over many square miles. |
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Forgotten in the jungle for centuries, the first glimpse of Angkor by Western eyes was probably a lot like this
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One of the many gates of Angkor
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Angkor gate
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Two figures
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The walls of Angkor stretch for several kilometers
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Not all are intact, of course
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A guardian of the wall
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The Bayon
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One of the many faces of Angkor
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Elephant terrace
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Another gate
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Phimeanakas
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Palace pond
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Temple hallway
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Some of the structures look far from stable
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East Mebon
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Thommanon
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Dried up pool
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Proof that the ancient Khmer had sophisticated weather technology
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Temple mountain Ta Keo
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Crossing the Tonle Sap
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