Preah Khan is a major temple at Angkor, its own complex complex, with moats, outer walls, temples, sanctuaries and various architectural styles. It's a good temple to visit if you want to cram a lot of Angkor experience into one location.
The classic tourist gaze. Plenty of patina to be found, especially nice against a sandstone wall with a setting sun glare.
More patina, sun and fine stone carving. Another unusual column sighting, this time red and square.
One of several entrance temples.
The classic tourist gaze. Plenty of patina to be found, especially nice against a sandstone wall with a setting sun glare.
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The most unusual structure at Preah Khan and all of Angkor: a two-story, columned building, looking more Greek than Khmer.
More patina, sun and fine stone carving. Another unusual column sighting, this time red and square.
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A nod to the jungle setting, trees growing from the ruins.
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