Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire
The empire existed from 657 to 1462
The empire existed from 657 to 1462

Buddhist monks at Angkor Wat

Over grown 1

Over grown 2

The complex was massive

Valley between stone structures

Most of the buildings and walls were covered in carvings

Many had been vandalised

Some were still in great shape

A doorway to enlightenment?

Its good when the elephants are careful

The moat

This complex had a historical mural engraved all around its wall

Many of the towers had four grinning faces looking to the four directions

Alters were to be found

The jungle conquers all