Saturday, May 16, 2009

Angkor Thom

If you love to visit ancient cities that still bear the remains of the golden days then you can visit some of the most spectacular sites in Cambodia. Cambodia is home to some of the greatest ancient civilizations of the region. According to the experts the Khmer dynasty was among the greatest ancient civilizations of southeast Asia. If you visit some of the ancient ruins in this country you too will have the same feelings. The grandness and elegance of the ancient ruins will surely mesmerize you with their charms. Every year millions of tourists visit the country to see the ancient ruins.

If you are interested in seeing the ancient ruins then Angkor temple complex and the city of Angkor Thom are the best place to be in Cambodia. There are a number of historical sites in Angkor Thom. It is one of the most visited sites in Cambodia. It is a walled city that served as the royal city during Khmer dynasty. The walled royal city is frequented by national and international tourists every year. there are a number of monuments in the city. There is a temple mountain named Bayon. This temple mountain is situated at the heart of the city. the temple mountain is beautifully decorated and there are ornate decorations and clever detailing on the walls of the temple mountain. You can find gigantic stone faces in this temple mountain too. You are sure to have a wonderful time visiting this walled royal city that till date bears the mark of the golden glory of Khmer era. Whether you visit Angkor temple alone or with friends you can have a never before experience here.

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