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Angkor Thom is a large walled ancient city near Angkor Wat. The highlight is Bayon, a temple with many large smiling faces carved into its towers.
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The Bayon temple in the Angkor Thom area. |
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The entrance gate to the Angkor Thom area, with gods on the left and demons on the right. |
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A stairway inside Bayon. |
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A bas-relief on the wall of Bayon. |
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Faces on the top level of Bayon. |
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A face on the top level of Bayon. |
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A monk telling stories inside the temple ruins. |
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Monks burning incense inside the temple. |
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The moon. |
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A mural on the wall of Bayon. I don't remember the story it tells... |
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A face taken from inside the temple. |
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The details which have been preserved over the centuries are impressive. |
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All the official English-speaking tourist guides were booked up the first day we were there, which was pretty disappointing. We met this guide inside Bayon who knew lots of stuff, but he didn't want to leave with us because he'd be harrassed by the police. |
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The Terrace of the Leper King. |
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Five Horse Heads. |
