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Hidden secrets in forgotten Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is known as the most famous complex when traveling to Cambodia. UNESCO has recognized Angkor Wat as one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Archeology
12 god statues discovered at Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park
Archaeologists have discovered 12 guardian god statues during a recent excavation at Angkor Wat, Cambodia's Apsara National Administration (ANA) said on October 28.
Archeology
Why was the ancient Khmer Empire forced to move the capital only to collapse?
The ancient Khmer empire to this day is still considered one of the powerful empires in the history of ancient Southeast Asia.
History
Who is Dai Viet's concubine twice defeating the Angkor Empire?
The people of his hometown still engrave and transmit his story forever as an infinite pride and gratitude.
Archeology
A one-meter-long statue of a turtle sunk beneath a reservoir
The archaeological team unearthed a one-meter-long statue of a turtle submerged in a reservoir near the sacred temple.
Archeology
The real reason why the ancient Khmer Empire was forced to move the capital, only to make a historical legend
Angkor is not always the capital of the Khmer Empire. There was a time when it was moved to another place, only that place collapsed so quickly.
Archeology
Discover the mysterious old city in the jungle of Cambodia
Archaeologists have discovered Mahendraparvata city deep in the jungle of Cambodia.
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Legend of the greatest king of the Khmer empire
Boeng Mealea is a temple in the Angkor Wat complex, considered to be the version of Angkor Wat, which is believed to be the burial place of the great king Suryavarman II
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The mystery of an ancient temple sits deep in the forest in Cambodia
Beng Mealea is a temple located in deep forests in Cambodia and has a longer history than the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat.
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10 legendary ancient legends to this day
Many ancient cities are famous in the world with a history of thousands of years, preserving the achievements of life of civilizations.
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Lonely Planet voted 10 most beautiful wonders on the planet
The famous tourist site publishes the list of the world's most beautiful landmarks in mid-August, in the book
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New discovery about Angkor Wat
Archaeologists studying Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple said a series of canals have been used as a shortcut to bring 5 million tons of stone to build the temple.
1001 mystery
The most mysterious areas on the planet (Part 2)
The sacred temple of Angkor Wat, Pyramids of Egypt, Cahokia Urban Area is considered the massive architectural works, the masterpiece symbolizing the prosperity and prog…
1001 mystery
Angkor, the home of gods
Constructed in the 9th century and reached a peak during the reign of King Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150) in the first half of the 12th century. Suddenly missing in the da…
World Heritage
Angkor - World Cultural Heritage in Cambodia
In 1992, the United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization recognized the Angkor population as a World Cultural Heritage.