Cambodia

Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer civilization in central Cambodia, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Southeast Asia. The structures at Angkor are highly synergistic, incorporating design elements from manifold sources. Given the resulting complexity of Angkor's sites, we developed this travel guide to help visitors fully appreciate their significance by providing a framework that facilitates:★ Understanding the historical context of the Khmer...
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Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer civilization in central Cambodia, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Southeast Asia. The structures at Angkor are highly synergistic, incorporating design elements from manifold sources. Given the resulting complexity of Angkor's sites, we developed this travel guide to help visitors fully appreciate their significance by providing a framework that facilitates:★ Understanding the historical context of the Khmer civilization;★ Making connections and drawing comparisons among Angkor's individual sites;★ Appreciating how the architecture at Angkor was influenced by Buddhist ★ Hindu religious architecture in other parts of the world.With this goal in mind, this Approach Guide offers:★ A description of the characteristic elements of Khmer architecture.★ Individual site reviews of the three most impactful temples at Angkor (including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon; and Banteay Srei); as part of each site, we provide information on its history, religious orientation, layout, characteristic architectural elements, historical and cross-cultural influences, and sculptural (relief) decoration.★ A brief, but comprehensive history of the Khmer Empire.We hope you enjoy what we believe is a totally unique cultural guide to some of the best sites at Angkor.PUBLISHER’S NOTEOne of the benefits of eBooks is that we can easily update content and release new editions of our guidebooks. These updates are FREE for existing customers. Please visit http://approachguides.com/updates for a list of recently updated guides and instructions on downloading the new version.PRAISE FOR APPROACH GUIDESCompulsive (and compulsively informed) travelers, the Raezers are the masterminds behind the downloadable Approach Guides, which are filled with a university course-worth of history and insights for 62 destinations worldwide. WHY WE LOVE IT: The Raezers share our desire for deep, well-researched information on the wonders of the world.- Travel + LeisureWhat started as one couple’s travel notes aimed at filling in the gaps in guidebooks has become ApproachGuides.com — a menu of downloadable travel guides that cover cultural and historical topics of interest to thoughtful travelers. What’s hot: Bite-sized travel guides that specialize in topics ranging from 29 pages on the foods of Italy to one that helps you explore the historical and architectural significance of Angkor’s famous temple structures in Cambodia.- LA TimesApproach Guides encompass the whole cultural experience of a place, whether it is Ancient Buddhist Caves in India and China, Islamic Cairo, Ancient Mediterranean Mosaics, or a Guide to the Regional Foods of Italy. Each guide delves into the subject, truly exploring it (and making you want to GO THERE NOW). Perfect for the thinking traveler, Approach Guides are one of the best travel guides I’ve ever found.- Wandering Educators