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Atmospheric jungle temple Ta Phrom, built largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Jungle temple Ta Phrom
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Intricate carvings at Terrace of the Leper King, built at the end of 12th Century.
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Terrace of the Leper King
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Terrace of the Leper King
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Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late 12th century.
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Angkor Thom gate
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Angkor Thom gate
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The richly decorated Khmer temple, 12th century.
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Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers.
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Bayon
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Bayon
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Bayon
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Bayon
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Entrance to Angkor Wat.
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Angkor Wat – first Hindu, then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. Built early 12th century.
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Angkor Wat
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Sunset at Angkor Wat. If you want to shoot at sunrise, be prepared to fight for a good spot.
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Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in SE Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.
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Tonle Sap is one of the most productive inland fisheries in the world, providing over 75% of Cambodia’s annual inland fish catch.
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Fishing villages, Tonle Sap.
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Tonle Sap
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Fishing villages, Tonle Sap.
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Other photo enthusiasts
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Khmer sticky rice in bamboo.
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Removing the outer burnt layer of the bamboo.
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Krolan is made up of sticky rice, red beans and coconut milk, then smoked in a bamboo shoot.
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French artist Philippe Brousseau creates sculptures from recycled paper and bamboo fiber. Each piece is handmade, authenticated and numbered.
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One of many more temples outside Siem Reap.
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View of Prasat Thom temple at Koh Ker, about 2.5-3 hours out of Siem Reap.
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Restoration is still to begin in earnest.
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Hardly any tourists!
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Monks on picnic rugs
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Ancient script from the ruins of Koh Ker.
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Surprised (and fun) to see locals fishing.
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Beng Mealea
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Beng Mealea
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The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) estimates that there may be as many as 4-6 million mines in Cambodia. CMAA estimates that the combined cost for demining operations, including technical assistance and in kind contributions for Cambodia are approximately $30 million per year. Experts also estimate that Cambodia will need another 10 to 20 years to clear the mines if the current level of funding is maintained.
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One-third of land mine casualties are children…
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| 45 imagesOther than seeing the obviously spectacular temples and ancient ruins near Siem Reap (or “Siam defeated”), I find myself drawn to the recent and brutal history after seeing the many landmine signs in the countryside, and the limbless victims of landmines. But I guess there is hope as casualty rate drops, and de-mining efforts improve. Interesting read: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/01/landmines/jenkins-text
A Fish Called Wander 
Fantastic images Chris, makes me want to visist Cambodia! Happy New Year!
Siem Reap is one of the must sees. Definitely. But not in summer! Great pics Chis!
I know! It’s bad enough in “winter”! 🙂
Loving your photography skills Chris!!! 🙂