Angkor Archaeological Park

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Everywhere you look in the Angkor Archaeological Park the strong influence of India is seen detailed in the temple architecture and in the carvings depicting the Ramayana, Buddha, and other Dravidian imagery. The structure of some temples resembles the structure of Mount Meru. Temples were built at an elevated level because they believe Gods must be at a much higher plane than humans. But now we humans are allowed to climb these towers and enjoy the expansive views.

Here are a few photos of the park. More explanations of what and where in the temple complex the photos were taken is detailed in the page titled Angkor temples or at through this link Angkor temple guide.

Demons at Angkor Thom South Gate

Gods at Angkor Thom South Gate

South Gate to Angkor Thom

Airavata brining rain to man

Bayon

Khmer army

Garuda

Baphuon

Phimeanakas

Elephant Terrace

Tree covering temple at Ta Phrom

Ta Phrom

Entering Angkor Wat

Bas relief of the Ramayana