Cambodia is a country that is almost saturated with historical wonder. It is one of the most notable rising stars among the world’s tourism destinations and attracts countless visitors annually. The country has many choices of accommodation with luxury hotels in Siem Reap such as the Anantara Angkor Resort. Speaking of Angkor, it is definitely one of the most essential sights to visit on a journey to Thailand, and is a centrepiece where the country’s history is concerned. The meaning of the word is ‘capital city’, and it was named so because Angkor was the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire which flourished from the 9th century to the 15th.
The ruins of Angkor are vast, four-hundred square-kilometres vast, and there’s much to explore, but there are two sites in particular however that garner the most intrigue, which are Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. These two sites are collectively protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Angkor Wat garnered significant attention when a section of it was featured in the movie Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. As a result of this, the area known as Ta Prohm, is referred to as Tomb Raider temple.
An empire such as this is not built overnight, so when exploring Angkor is best to focus on the oldest sections and then make your way towards the later ones. Some buildings have age gaps of centuries, and exploring them according to their chronological status provides a most interesting dimension to your experience.
One of the most notable items within Angkor is the statue of ‘the protector’. Countless visitors stroll past this statue, situated at the entrance to Angkor without realising its significance. The statue is widely believed to be an image of
Vishnu and a major entity and governor of spiritual beings.
If you ever find yourself heading towards Angkor, be sure to read up on the essentials to make the most out of your trip.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
