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  • Glanum Arch - Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-10.jpg
  • Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-5.jpg
  • Glanum Arch - Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-4.jpg
  • Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-9.jpg
  • Glanum Arch - Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-8.jpg
  • Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-6.jpg
  • Glanum Arch - Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-7.jpg
  • Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-3.jpg
  • Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-1.jpg
  • Glanum Arch - Glanum is an ancient city outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Archaeological excavation on the site at Glanum has revealed an outstanding collection of architectural relics.  Set in the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the ancient city is steeped in Greek and Roman influence.<br />
The Triumphal Arch was built during the early Roman empire, indicating the entry road to Glanum along the great way of the Alps. The Mausoleum is the best-preserved mausoleum of the Roman world. Building during this first period had a Helenistic influence, using the technique of bonding using large carved stone blocks set together perfectly without mortar.  Early in the 1st century AD Glanum was forced to accept the status of a Roman colony. Following Ceasar's conquest of Marseille in 49 BC. Augustus rebuilt Glanum with Roman public buildings: forum, basilica, temples and baths.  From the early part of the first millineum until the 20th century the site was forgotten. The Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, were noticeable beside the road south of Saint Remy-de-Provence but it wasn't until 1921, when Jules Formigé and Pierre de Brun began digging, that the lost town of Glanum came back to light.
    glanum-2.jpg
  • Angkor Doorway and Passages - Angkor Archaeological Park is made up of many temples, shrines and mini cities.   That is, the magnificent remains Khmer Empire’s capital, which rules from the 9th to the 15th century.  They include Angkor Wat itself  as well as Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations and many, many others in various stages of reparation organised by UNESCO.
    angkor-doorways-2.jpg
  • Integrated with the architecture of the building, and one of the causes for its fame is Angkor Wat's extensive decoration, which predominantly takes the form of bas-relief friezes. The inner walls of the outer gallery bear a series of large scale scenes mainly depicting episodes from the Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
    angkor-bas-relief-2
  • Bayon is known for its impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and even mundane scenes such as these workmen carrying a tree.
    angkor-bas-relief-3.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-05.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-13.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-11.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-09.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge and aqueduct created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list 1985.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-07.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-08.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-06.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-04.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-03.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-02.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-01.jpg
  • Roman Mosaics at the Orange Museum adjacent to the Roman Amphtheater has several ancient mosaics that have been preserved through the age.
    roman-mosaic-orange-5.jpg
  • Roman Mosaics at the Orange Museum adjacent to the Roman Amphtheater has several ancient mosaics that have been preserved through the age.
    roman-mosaic-orange-4.jpg
  • Roman Mosaics at the Orange Museum adjacent to the Roman Amphtheater has several ancient mosaics that have been preserved through the age.
    roman-mosaic-orange-1.jpg
  • Roman Mosaics at the Orange Museum adjacent to the Roman Amphtheater has several ancient mosaics that have been preserved through the age.
    roman-mosaic-orange-2.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-12.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-11.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-10.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-8.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-7.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-5.jpg
  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-1.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-10.jpg
  • The Pont du Gard was built to allow the aqueduct of Nimes, which is almost 50 km long, to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and engineers who designed this bridge created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in Europe.  The Pont du Gard was added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1985.  It was designed to carry water across the Gardon river valley.  The full aqueduct had a gradient of 34 cm/km descending 17 meters in its entire length and delivering 20,000 cubic meters of water daily. Incredibly, it was constructed entirely without the use of mortar.  From the 4th century its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up the conduit space. Most of the Pont du Gard remains intact. The aqueduct was restored in the 18th century, by which time it had become a major tourist sight, and was restored again in the 19th century.
    pont-du-gard-12.jpg
  • Roman Mosaics at the Orange Museum adjacent to the Roman Amphtheater has several ancient mosaics that have been preserved through the age.
    roman-mosaic-orange-3.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-3.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-4.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-9.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
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  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-6.jpg
  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-4.jpg
  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-5.jpg
  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-3.jpg
  • The Roman Amphitheatre of Orange is one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe.  It owes its fame in particular to its well preserved stage wall unique in the Western world. A venue for shows in Roman times, it continues in this role today, to the delight of music lovers the world over.  The exterior façade is divided into three levels. The first comprises three doors which open out onto the stage and secondary doors which open onto the corridors or rooms that do not have access to the interior. The stage wall was very important as it helped to project sound and comprised the only architectural decor in the theatre. During the performance it did not change, but some mobile items and props were installed to create the illusion of movement, space and perspective.
    orange-amphitheatre-2.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.  The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
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  • Bayon Buddha - The Bayon, or Prasat Bayon, is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.  Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of giant yet serene stone faces on the towers on the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak.  The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
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  • Headless Buddhas at Angkor Wat -  built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best preserved temple at the site, Angkor Wat is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation.  The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture and has become a symbol of Cambodia - appearing on its national flag.
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  • Bayon Lokesvara - The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the array of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
    Bayon-Lokesvara-7.jpg
  • Mossy Preah Palilay Ruins - Preah Palilay - Only the Central Sanctuary of Prah Palilay remains intact. The sandstone tower opens on four sides, each one of which has a porch. The tower stands on a base with three tiers and has a stairway on each side. On the upper portion there is a pyramid that forms a sort of chimney, which is filled with reused stones.  Palilay is unique in its coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements Lintels and pediments lying on the ground at the sides and back of the temple afford a rare opportunity to see relief at eye level. Many depict Buddhist scenes with Hindu divinities. The presence of Buddhist monks at this temple give it the feeling of an active place of worship.
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  • Mossy Preah Palilay Ruins - Preah Palilay - Only the Central Sanctuary of Prah Palilay remains intact. The sandstone tower opens on four sides, each one of which has a porch. The tower stands on a base with three tiers and has a stairway on each side. On the upper portion there is a pyramid that forms a sort of chimney, which is filled with reused stones.  Palilay is unique in its coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements Lintels and pediments lying on the ground at the sides and back of the temple afford a rare opportunity to see relief at eye level. Many depict Buddhist scenes with Hindu divinities. The presence of Buddhist monks at this temple give it the feeling of an active place of worship.
    palilay-ruins-2.jpg
  • Baphuon is a part of the Angkor Thom complex and was built in the mid-11th century, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In the late 15th century, the Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple was built on sand, but because of its immense size the temple has always been unstable throughout its history. Large portions had collapsed by the time the Buddha was added.  By the twentieth century, most of the temple had collapsed, and restoration efforts have proven to be problematic: a first effort begun in 1960 was interrupted by the Khmer Rouge, when records of the positions of the stones were lost. A second attempt started in 1995 by a team of French archeologists though work is ongoing, the temple has been mostly restored.
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  • The Terrace of the Leper King is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th century sculpture discovered at the site. The statues depict the Hindu god Yama, the god of Death who was called the Leper King because discoloration and moss growing on the original statue was reminiscent of a person with leprosy, and also because it fit in with a Cambodian legend of an Angkorian king who had leprosy.
    terrace-leper-king-5.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face. The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-3.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face. The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-10.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face. The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-9.jpg
  • Apsara at Ta Som - built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. It is just east of Neak Pean. The King dedicated the temple to his father Dharanindravarman II who was King from 1150 to 1160. The temple consists of a single shrine located on one level and surrounded by walls. Like the nearby Preah Khan and Ta Prohm the temple was left largely unrestored, with numerous trees and other vegetation growing among the ruins. In 1998, the World Monuments Fund added the temple to their restoration program and began work to stabilise the structure to make it safer for visitors. Ta Som is surrounded by a moat.
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  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
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  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
    ta-prohm-7.jpg
  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
    ruins-ta-prohm-1.jpg
  • Pre Rup is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of King Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Pre Rup was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Its extensive laterite and brick give it a pleasing reddish tone that is heightened by early morning and late afternoon sunlight. The temple’s name is a comparatively modern one meaning “turn the body." This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple, with the ashes of the body being ritually rotated in different directions as the service progressed.
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  • Preah Palilay - The sandstone tower opens on four sides, each one of which has a porch. The tower stands on a base with three tiers and has a stairway on each side. On the upper portion there is a pyramid that forms a sort of chimney, which is filled with reused stones.  Palilay is unique in its coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements. Lintels lying on the ground at the sides and back of the temple give a rare opportunity to see relief at eye level. Many depict Buddhist scenes with Hindu divinities. The presence of Buddhist monks at this temple give it the feeling of an active place of worship. Only the Central Sanctuary of Prah Palilay remains intact.
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  • Cambodian Monks at Neak Pean - Neak Pean "The entwined serpents" is built on an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island and was constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.  The temple and lake represent Anavatapta - a mythical lake in the Himalayas - with waters that are believe to cure illnesses. Neak Pean was set up for medical purposes.  The ancients believed that going into the pools would cure diseases based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. The stone statues in pavilions are meant to represent the heads of the Four Great Animals.
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  • Neak Pean "The entwined serpents" is built on an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island and was constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.  The temple and lake represent Anavatapta - a mythical lake in the Himalayas - with waters that are believe to cure illnesses. Neak Pean was set up for medical purposes.  The ancients believed that going into the pools would cure diseases based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. The stone statues in pavilions are meant to represent the heads of the Four Great Animals.
    neak-pean-4.jpg
  • Cambodian Monks at Neak Pean "The entwined serpents" -  built on an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island and was constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.  The temple and lake represent Anavatapta - a mythical lake in the Himalayas - with waters that are believe to cure illnesses. Neak Pean was set up for medical purposes.  The ancients believed that going into the pools would cure diseases based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. The stone statues in pavilions are meant to represent the heads of the Four Great Animals.
    neak-pean-2.jpg
  • Neak Pean "The entwined serpents" is built on an artificial island with a Buddhist temple and was constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.  The temple and lake represent Anavatapta - a mythical lake in the Himalayas - with waters that are believe to cure illnesses so Neak Pean was set up for medical purposes.  The ancients believed that going into the pools would cure diseases based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. The stone statues in pavilions are meant to represent the heads of the Four Great Animals.
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  • Corridor at Ta Prohm - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries Ta Prohm was founded by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. The trees growing out of the ruins are perhaps the most distinctive feature of Ta Prohm, and "have prompted more writers to descriptive excess than any other feature of Angkor." Two species predominate but sources disagree on their identification. The larger is either the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the smaller is either the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa) or Gold Apple Diospyros decandra.
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  • Corridor at Ta Prohm - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries Ta Prohm was founded by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. The trees growing out of the ruins are perhaps the most distinctive feature of Ta Prohm, and "have prompted more writers to descriptive excess than any other feature of Angkor." Two species predominate but sources disagree on their identification. The larger is either the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the smaller is either the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa) or Gold Apple Diospyros decandra.
    corridor-ta-prohm-2.jpg
  • Bayon Lokesvara - The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
    Bayon-Lokesvara-5.jpg
  • Bayon Lokesvara - The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
    Bayon-Lokesvara-6.jpg
  • Bayon Lokesvara - The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
    Bayon-Lokesvara-4.jpg
  • Baphuon is a part of the Angkor Thom complex and was built in the mid-11th century, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In the late 15th century, the Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple was built on sand, but because of its immense size the temple has always been unstable throughout its history. Large portions had collapsed by the time the Buddha was added.  By the twentieth century, most of the temple had collapsed, and restoration efforts have proven to be problematic: a first effort begun in 1960 was interrupted by the Khmer Rouge, when records of the positions of the stones were lost. A second attempt started in 1995 by a team of French archeologists though work is ongoing, the temple has been mostly restored.
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  • South Gate at Angkor Thom - the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon.
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  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
    ta-prohm-2.jpg
  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
    ta-prohm-5.jpg
  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
    ta-prohm-1.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.  The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-1.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.  The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-4.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.  The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-6.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, The terrace is named for the carvings of elephants on its eastern face.  The Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall. The middle section of the retaining wall is decorated with life size garuda and lions; towards either end are the two parts of the famous parade of elephants complete with their Khmer mahouts.
    terrace-elephants-2.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Leper King is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th century sculpture discovered at the site. The statues depict the Hindu god Yama, the god of Death who was called the Leper King because discoloration and moss growing on the original statue was reminiscent of a person with leprosy, and also because it fit in with a Cambodian legend of an Angkorian king who had leprosy.
    terrace-leper-king-4.jpg
  • Integrated with the architecture of the building, and one of the causes for its fame is Angkor Wat's extensive decoration in the form of bas-relief friezes. The inner walls of the outer gallery bear a series of large scale scenes mainly depicting episodes from the Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
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  • Buddhas at Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat itself is only temple within Angkor Historical Park to have continued as a significant religious center since its foundation.  The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia appearing on its national flag, currency, passports.  Angkor Wat has been described as "one of the world's few major attractions that's not overrated".
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  • Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag and it is the country's primary attraction for visitors.
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  • Angkor Wat Tourists - Angkor is the only temple to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation--first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag and it is the country's primary attraction for visitors.
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  • Banteay Srey is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction.
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  • Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.  The temple is mainly built  of red sandstone - a material that lends itself to elaborate and decorative carvings which can still be seen today.
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  • Cambodian cyclists pass the Bayon, a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.
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  • The Terrace of the Leper King is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th century sculpture discovered at the site. The statue depicts the Hindu god Yama, the god of Death. He was called the Leper King because discoloration and moss growing on the original statue was reminiscent of a person with leprosy, and also because it fit in with a Cambodian legend of an Angkorian king who had leprosy.
    terrace-leper-king-6.jpg
  • The Terrace of the Leper King is in the  Royal Square of Angkor Thom.  It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th century sculpture discovered at the site. The statue depicts the Hindu god Yama, the god of Death. He was called the Leper King because discoloration and moss growing on the original statue was reminiscent of a person with leprosy, and also because it fit in with a Cambodian legend of an Angkorian king who had leprosy.
    terrace-leper-king-7.jpg
  • Prasat Kravan is a small 10th century temple consisting of five reddish brick towers on a platform, located at Angkor, Cambodia south of the artificial lake or baray called Srah Srang.  The modern name in Khmer, "Prasat Kravan," means "cardamom temple." The temple was dedicated to Vishnu.  The exterior of the temple is striking for its classical lines and symmetry. The sanctuaries inside the towers are remarkable for the large bas relief depictions of Vishnu and Lakshmi that have been carved into the walls of reddish brick.
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  • Prasat Kravan is a small 10th century temple consisting of five red brick towers on a platform, located at Angkor Archeological Park.  The modern name in Khmer "Prasat Kravan," means "cardamom temple." The temple was dedicated to Vishnu.  The exterior of the temple is striking for its classical lines and symmetry.
    Prasat-Kravan-5.jpg
  • Pre Rup is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of King Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction.  Pre Rup was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Its extensive laterite and brick give it a pleasing reddish tone that is heightened by early morning and late afternoon sunlight.  The temple’s name is a comparatively modern one meaning “turn the body." This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple, with the ashes of the body being ritually rotated in different directions as the service progressed.
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  • Ta Prohm Ruins - Ta Prohm is the modern name of what was originally called Rajavihar. Built in the Bayon style by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most renovated Angkor temples Ta Prohm has been left in pretty much the same condition in which it was found. One reason for this is that the roots and trees have become so much a part of the structures that, if removed the structures would lose their integrity. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the natural surroundings have made the temple one of Angkor's most popular with visitors. Two species predominate: the silk cotton tree ceiba pentandra or Tetrameles nudiflora and the other is the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa).
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  • Bayon Bas Relief - The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes.
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  • Angkor Thom Victory Gate - Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon.
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  • Angkor Thom Victory Gate - Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire established in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 square kilometers.
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