Angkor What???
Cozied up against the alluring town of Siem Reep in Cambodia hides Angkor Wat, the eighth wonder of the world. It began during the 8th Century when King Jayavarman II declared himself the supreme being. Building continued to develop through the reign of various kings, it changed from Buddhism to Hinduism and back again between 790 AD and 1327 AD. The western world discovered it in 1908 and since then the French and Americans have been investing in its restoration. But enough of history.
We've all seen the photos of Pyramids, Machu Picchu slipping behind the cloud forests and the The Great Wall. Angkor Wat rightfully stands among the great achievements of man. It's scope is vast and it touches the soul like the many water lilies floating in the surrounding waters. In Angkor Thom hundreds of faces, larger than two men standing on shoulders, are built into the temple walls. You may recall a scene from Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie; parts were filmed in this very spot and much was modeled after the bizarre and eerie feeling that accompanies these ruins. The craftsmanship and stonework are so detailed it is said that it must have been done by women because a man's hand would not be capable of such delicate and beautiful work. Every wall, every corner and ceiling and entrance are meticulously covered in stone carvings.
I wanted to write something great for such a great place but my imagination escapes me. Better just to let the photos do there work. Enjoy.
We've all seen the photos of Pyramids, Machu Picchu slipping behind the cloud forests and the The Great Wall. Angkor Wat rightfully stands among the great achievements of man. It's scope is vast and it touches the soul like the many water lilies floating in the surrounding waters. In Angkor Thom hundreds of faces, larger than two men standing on shoulders, are built into the temple walls. You may recall a scene from Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie; parts were filmed in this very spot and much was modeled after the bizarre and eerie feeling that accompanies these ruins. The craftsmanship and stonework are so detailed it is said that it must have been done by women because a man's hand would not be capable of such delicate and beautiful work. Every wall, every corner and ceiling and entrance are meticulously covered in stone carvings.
I love it! The younger boy looks just like the carving above...I'm sure you hadn't noticed ;)
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