Friday, August 18, 2006

FIRST ~ The Grand Entrance 100806

We head for the entrance to Angkor Thom, the most famous capital of the ancient Khmer kingdom. Located just north of Angkor Wat, it was built late 12th century by Jayavarman VII. The causeway leading to the main southern gate is flanked by rows of personalities from Hindu mythology.


To the left, the good guys, the 54 devas, and ...


... to the right, the bad guys, the 54 asuras.


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