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Gate of the Dead – Angkor Thom Eastern Gate

TravelLenz — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:29:16 +0000

After visiting the twin temples, Tes drove his car along a forest path with huge green trees and overgrown roots. Our next destination was called the Gate of the Dead, a gate that had long been abandoned to the jungle. This is one of the five gates which guards the ancient city of Angkor Thom. The [...]

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The South Gate Tower of Angkor Thom

TravelLenz — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:14:49 +0000

Driving away from Siem Reap, we drove past Highway 6 that connects Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital. The Angkor complex lay about 7 km down a wide road with buildings on either side. Our first stop was the south gate tower of Angkor Thom. Earlier, Tes Chhaya, our friend, and guide for the [...]

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