Sunday 4 March 2012

Seim Reap Temple


Angkor Wat is the greatest temple in Cambodia..This temple was built by Suryavarmen 2 and is considered the biggest Asian Pyramid .It is 65m high and divided in several layers.The central part has on the four corner four tower in the shape of a lotus flower. The temple is the largest and the most breathtaking temple of the whole complex.The most famous decoration of Angkor are the heavenly nymphs (Apsara),there are more of 300,each one is unique and in total we can group them in 30 different styles.The central temple complex is an 800 meters long bas-reliefs,includes battle of Kurukshetra,the battle of Kurukshetra ,the Army of Suryavarman 2.Heaven and hell,Churning of the ocean of milk,Elephant gate,Vishnu Conquers the demons,Khrisna and the demon king,Battle of the Gods and the demon king,Battle of Lanka .
And this is a great way to visit the area as it is very cheap and the driver can tell you much about the temple and history .Taxi are now available too,as well as motor and bike for rent.For those who love to see from the top,you can rent an hot air balloon,or even helicopter.There more than a 100 temples in the whole area,more than you can see on your visit but the most ones you will discover during both circuits trough the temple area...

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