Ta Prohm -featured in Tomb Raider. Like most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found
Kbal Spean-Commonly known as the valley of a 1000 Lingas, A 45 minute steep walk takes you to the river and waterfalls where hundreds of phalluses are carved on the riverbed.
Preah Khan -Temple of the Sacred Sword
In harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, Preah Khan is dedicated to his father. Like most of Jayavarman VII's monuments, the Buddha images were vandalized in the later Hindu resurgence. Some Buddha carvings in the central corridor have been crudely carved over with Bodhisattvas, and in a couple of odd cases, a lotus flower and a linga.
Banteay Srey-citadel of the women, or citadel of beauty is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva
Banteay Kdei-a 12th century Buddhist temple surrounded by four concentric walls. It's a temple of towers and corridors.
Angkor Wat -er..don't think I need to elaborate further right?
Bayon-Over 200 large faces adorn the 54 towers at Bayon
Angkor Thom
a great, sacred compound enclosing many structures, of which three are paramount in importance: the Phimeanakas, the Baphuon and the Bayon.
Prasat Suor Prat-meaning Towers of the Rope Dancers
a set of twelve towers located in front of the Terrace of the Elephants. According to the 12th Century Chinese envoy Zhou Daguan, legal disputes were settled by placing the contenders in the Prasat Suor Prat towers for a few days. The person to emerge in ill health is considered loser.
Pre Rup
-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. Some archeologists believe that a long stone container at the base of the main eastern stairs of the temple was used in funerals.
SRAH SRANG - The Royal Bath
A majestic platform which leads to the pond. The platform is in the shape of a cross with serpent balustrades flanked by two lions. At the front there is an enormous Garuda riding a three-headed serpent. At the back there is a mythical creature comprising a three-headed serpent, the lower portion of a Garuda and a stylized tail decorated with small serpent heads. The body of the serpent rests on a dais supported by mythical monsters
Most importantly...the best sunrise I have ever seen...especially before that...when the place is pitch dark and all that you can see is the stars-covered sky...
Well...of course, there are a lot of interesting photos and attractions that I have not highlighted here...so, do check out the websites for more information. They are really very informative.
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