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Cambodia. Forgotten Angkor …
In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, the waters of the Tonle Sap fall into Mekong river, and then flowing into the lake with the same name. That waterway we reach the famous huge lake, near which there is a priceless treasure of Khmer culture of Angkor, the ancient capital of the empire, from IX to XII century dominated throughout South-East Asia.
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Cambodia: Angkor temples
Preparing for the trip I read many glowing stories about the majestic temples of Angkor. Nevertheless, they exceeded all my expectations.
For the integrity of the pictures let me repeat some organizational issues concerning the Cambodian part of the trip. I was in Cambodia from 25 to 28 February. Flyways: Moscow – Hanoi – Siem Rep (Cambodia) – Saigon – Moscow.
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