Cambodia - The South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great

Cambodia - The South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great Capital of the Khmer empire in Angkor, with the face of Lokeshvara ('Lord of the World'). The access to the South Gate is flanked by rows of gods (on the left) and demons (opposite). The temple complexes of Angkor ('city') were the heart of the Khmer empire which flourished from the 9th to the 13th century and today are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Siem Reap province, northwest Cambodia

13th Access Angkor Antiquity Bicycle Bicycles Bike Bikes Cambodia Capital Century Complexes Cycling Empire Flanked Flourished Gate Gods Heart Khmer Left Lord Opposite Religion Roads Rows Ruin Ruins Temple Temples Thom Today Transport Vehicle Vehicles

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