Abandoned Cambodian temples

• Abandoned Cambodian temples of

Abandoned places always look mysterious and beckoning to him. These mysterious footage filmed in the abandoned temples of Cambodia, located in Angkor. Apart here is the temple of Ta Prohm (Ta Prohm), where huge trees, reminiscent of ancient redwoods and oaks merge with walls and towers, and gigantic hug the rocks back.

It is difficult to convey the impression of visiting such grand places like Cambodian temple complex. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

The giant Hindu temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the largest ever established places of worship and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. In the XV century it fell into disuse and was abandoned. Open to European civilization in 1860. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Angkor Wat is depicted on the national flag and coat of arms of Cambodia. Temple consists of three concentric rectangular structures, whose height increases towards the center, along the perimeter walled 1 5 * 1, 3 km and moat, the length of which is 3, 6 km, and width -. 190 m Internal structure comprises five towers in the shape of a lotus; central tower rises to 42 meters above the sanctuary, as its total height from the ground surface up to 65 m (Photo by Alex Teuscher).:

Very impressive Ta Prohm Temple (Ta Prohm), standing alone and popularized in a Hollywood movie (Tomb Rider). The main feature - the presence of vegetation on the territory as if the church was not fully conquered in the jungle. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Here and there grow massive trees, merging with walls and towers, hugging huge stones branches and roots. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

One of 5 entrances to Angkor Thom - the capital of the Khmer Empire in the XII - 1st floor. XV centuries. Currently Angkor and its constituent Angkor Thom, Angkorvoat et al. Is historical reserve. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

A few hundred years, the temple of Ta Prohm has lost much of its original features and looks, even after upgrading podrazrushennym. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Apsaras - demigoddesses in Hindu mythology, clouds or water spirits (compare with nymphs in Greek mythology.). Depicted in the form of beautiful women dressed in rich clothes and wearing jewelery. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Bayon temple complex, known for his smiling faces, in the center of Angkor Thom, was built in the XII century. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

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The shrine in the temple of Ta Prohm. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Banteay Srei temple complex at the foot of Phnom Give, 25 km north-east of the main group of temples of Angkor. The temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

In contrast to the many temples with pyramid formation, Ta Prohm lies in the same plane and like a maze. Roots and wall of temple merged to form a single unit. Wood is literally ingrained into the masonry and if you try to cut it, too, had a stone structure would break down and fall apart into blocks. Nature prevails over man. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

This is again the Bayon temple complex and smiling faces. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

Bayon temple complex. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

The mysterious interiors of the Bayon temple complex. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):

The endless corridors of Preah Khan. It was much more than a church, it was a Buddhist university with more than a thousand teachers and it was surrounded by a fairly large city. (Photo by Alex Teuscher):