Tuesday, 3 November 2009

angkor wat temple rubbings

In the late 1960's I bought a couple of rolled Cambodian Temple rubbings in Hong Kong — said to be from Angkor Wat, pre Khmer Rouge. This appears to be a dancing Shiva (paired with a sitting Buddha, in another frame,...

Wall at Angkor Wat where many
Wall at Angkor Wat where many

Temple Rubbing of Sita and Hanuman, Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Zoom; Enlarge
Temple Rubbing of Sita and Hanuman, Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Zoom; Enlarge

Cambodian Temple Rubbing
Cambodian Temple Rubbing

Angkor Wat, which means
Angkor Wat, which means

Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Temple Rubbing
Angkor Wat Temple Rubbing

I had the chance to explore the temple by myself, without having to share it with others. Angkor Wat truly is a magnificent temple. It was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city.
Last Day of Temples/Dinner and a Show - Siem Reap, Cambodia ...

Rubbing his head intently, as though still unable to process his experience, he continued: "Then we get out and it is hot. Hot! And all I've got is the clothes on my back and 28 cents in an envelope. And I was like,... These are the must-go-to places in Battambang. You have to visit Wat Banan or what they call small Angkor Wat, and you have to go to Wat Baydamram or the bat temple where you can see fruit bats live in hundreds. Wat Ek Phnom is also a must-see place...
angkor wat temple rubbings

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