Discover of Khmer Archaeology

Visit the City of Angkor Thom comprised of the Bayon Temple, Baphoun, Elephant Terrace & Terrace of the Leper King.

 The Bayon or State temple of Javavarman VII is one of the most enigmatic and powerful religious constructions in the world.

Baphoun is the vast temple near mountain near the center of Angkor Thom.

The Elephant Terrace is the heart of Angkor Thom and looks out over the Royal Square. It marks the entrance to the Royal Palace and was the focal point for royal receptions.

Terrace of the Leper King. This massive terrace is named after the 15th century sculpture that was discovered on top of it. 

Ta Phrom Temple (Tomb Raider film by Angelina Julie) was built in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII as a royal monastery. It was dedicated to the King’s mother. This temple was chosen to be left in its natural state as an example of how most of Angkor looked, upon its rediscovery in the 18th century. 

Afternoon

 Angkor Wat Built between the 9th and 14th centuries, the temples of Angkor are among the grandest monuments ever constructed. The entire complex covers approximately 164sq miles with over 200 temples. 

Phnom Bakheng Hill for sunset, late 9th century was the State Temple of the first capital of Angkor. 

Day Two Morning starts from 08: 00 am

 Leave for the “Jewel” of Angkor, Banteay Srei, known as the “Citadel of Women” or “Citadel of Beauty”, presumably referring to its size and delicacy of its decoration.

Banteay Samré is the one of the most complete complexes at Angkor and restored using the archaeological method. The method entails complete deconstruction of the building, numbering of its component part and then painstaking reconstruction.

 Day Two Afternoon

 Preah Khan built in the 12th century was one of Jayavarman VII’s largest projects dedicated to his father. Preah khan was much more than a temple with over 1,000 teachers it appears also to have been a Buddhist university as well as a considerable city.

 Neak Pean is a collection of five pounds in the middle of the reservoir Jayatataka, The main made 70m-square pond surrounded by four smaller pounds.

 Ta Som is a Small monastic complex, face tower Gopuras many of the carvings which show and uncommon individually. A huge tree grows from the top of the eastern Gopura. It is destroying the gate, but it is a classic photo. Best photographed in the afternoon.