Angkor Thom (2 of 2) - Angkor City, Cambodia

Watching Faces  (88k)

These heads watch over you throughout Bayon temple and the whole Angkor Thom.

Staircase   (74k)

This is a typical stairway leading down to a corridor. Many steep stairways to be climbed here.

Nose to Nose   (53k)

A classic shot; here's Poom.

Smiling Faces   (84k)

Some things will always be appreciated - a great smile seems to transcend time.

Apsaras on Corner   (66k)

These are a recurring decorative element found throughout this ancient city, but at Bayon they are carved deeply into the stone.

Good Place for a Rest   (99k)

Ever feel like life is smiling upon you? Or some benevolent force is watching over you?

Cham Wariors Invade  (105k)

Here is shown a boatload of Cham warriors invading Angkor from present-day Vietnam as they frequently did, sometimes with great success.

Apsara Carvings  (51k)

Traditional dancers were certainly appreciated in Angkor. A lot of the bas relief carvings at Bayon are still in great shape after all these centuries.

Battle Scene  (52k)

Here we see Khmers ready to defend their kingdom from
their enemies, the Chams.
Video clips:  1   2
Back Click on a picture to see full-size image Next


© 2005 Mike and Poom   http://mikeandpoom.org