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Angkor…what? When I first heard of Angkor Wat, I was clueless about this incredible place. The Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The whole site measures 402 acres and is the largest religious monument in the world, consisting of many temples both large and small. It is a huge tourist destination, and in my opinion, a must-see in Asia. My friend and I spent two full days exploring the temples and taking tons of pictures and visited a few of the smaller temples on our final day in Cambodia. Below are a few of the highlights of our days of exploration.
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Angkor Wat is the largest and most famous of the temples. The next largest complex is Angkor Thom, with huge faces carved into the stone. We got some cool nose-touching photos with the faces!
This was definitely a trip rich in culture, history, and architecture! It was so interesting to see the intricate carvings and think about how much time went into creating such huge and intricate temples. I hope to see the temples again someday!