Angkor Thom is the biggest temple complex at Angkor and trekking through every section takes the better part of a day. What are some highlights?
Heading in from Angkor Wat, rows of gods and demons flank the road.
One of many gates in the complex. Elephants, can't go wrong with that theme, grand on a grand scale.
Baphuon, taken apart during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Plans were lost, many stones still scattered around. The highlight of Baphuon is around the back. A giant, reclining Buddha awaits, slyly swallowed up within a larger wall. Squint and you can see the relaxed head.
The cute pyramid called Phimeanakas.
Angkor Thom details, praying and small ruins.
Front view of Baphuon.
Such a profoundly moving place. I hope to get to see it myself one day.
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