Tag: angkor wat

• My Top 10 Favorite Places in Asia: #3 – Siem Reap, Cambodia

  Siem Reap, in the northwestern corner of Cambodia, is the home of the ancient kingdom of Angkor, which dominated the region from the 9th to 13th century AD. It combines two things I love – Asia and history – making it one of my favorite places anywhere. This ancient Khmer kingdom has some interesting facts…

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  February 23, 2014

  Places & Tourism

  Angkor, angkor wat, cambodia, Khmer, siem reap, top destinations in Asia

• Cambodia: The Discovery of the Kingdom of Angkor

  The great Kingdom of Angkor arose in the 10th century and lasted into the 14th century until it faded from regional consciousness, having the jungle wrapped the marvelous splendors of the era in its never ceasing grip. Why did the great kingdom fall? There were many reasons. Wars with the Siamese. Eroding aqueducts. The importance…

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  September 6, 2013

  History & Culture, Places & Tourism

  angkor thom, angkor wat, cambodia, fall of Angkor, great kingdoms of Southeast Asia, Kampuchea, Siamese, siem reap