South-East Asia in Pictures
Angkor Temples

 

Deep in the jungles of Cambodia lies the biggest religious monument in the world - Angkor Wat. But this is just one many temples in the region known as Angkor.

This page is designed to give you just a small insight into the temples. When you've seen the images go and see the temples for real, Cambodia is now a safe country to visit and is one of the most beautiful.

    Angkor Facts
  • Who Built Them: The Khmers, whose empire spread across Thailand, Laos and Vietnam for hundreds of years
  • When: 800-1300 AD
  • Number of Temples: ~200
  • Where are they all: The most spectacular are around the ancient capital of Angkor near Siem Reap town. Others can be found elsewhere in Cambodia, southern Laos and central Thailand
  • Discovered: Frenchman Henry Mouhot re-discovered them in 1860

Angkor images by area:

Angkor, Siem Reap and surrounds


Angkor Wat - the largest religious monument in the world


Angkor Thom - contains the Bayon and other important temples


Around Angkor Thom - the other major temples around the main complex


Bantay Srei & River Carvings - one of the best temples


Siem Reap, Tonle Sap & others - non-temple attractions


Temples in other regions - temples in Cambodia & Thailand

Books on Angkor

Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer
  • Author: Jon Ortner

Built between the 9th and the 13th centuries by a succession of 12 Khmer kings, Angkor spreads over 120 square miles in South-East Asia and includes scores of major architectural sites. His images include spectacular views from the rooftops of its temples, glorious landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art that few have ever seen. Reproduced in this publication, the photographs are accompanied by a text written by a team of experts, providing historical, architectural, and religious analyses of Angkor and the Khmer civilization.

Sanctuary: The Temples of Angkor
  • Author: Steve McCurry
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An atmospheric portrait of the amazing temples of Angkor in Cambodia and their inhabitants, by celebrated National Geographic and Magnum photographer Steve McCurry. The temples of Angkor are one of the world's most impressive archeological treasures. The extensive network of ancient temples in Cambodia - a magical world of carved Gods, weathered masonry, tangled vegetation and orange-robed monks, so long off limits to Western visitors - are beautifully and evocatively presented in McCurry's unique style

Lonely Planet Cambodia
  • Author: Tony Wheeler
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Contains all the comprehensive information you expect from a Lonely Planet book. Includes maps, country history, town guides, accommodation, food, travel details and much more.

Lonely Planet: South East Asia On A Shoestring
  • Author: Tony Wheeler

All the essential details for the whole region in a single book. Invaluable fror traveller on any budget.

Cambodia fold-out map
  • Author: Periplus

Country, city and Angkor maps. Don't get lost without it. More Periplus maps.

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