CAMBODIA - Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura

"The archaeological site of Sambor Prei Kuk, “the temple in the richness of the forest” in the Khmer language, has been identified as Ishanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire that flourished in the late 6th and early 7th centuries AD. The property comprises more than a hundred temples, ten of which are octagonal, unique specimens of their genre in South-East Asia. Decorated sandstone elements in the site are characteristic of the pre-Angkor decorative idiom, known as the Sambor Prei Kuk Style. Some of these elements, including lintels, pediments and colonnades, are true masterpieces. The art and architecture developed here became models for other parts of the region and lay the ground for the unique Khmer style of the Angkor period." -https://whc.unesco.org

Thank you so much Ruedi for sharing this wonderful postcard
with matching stamp with me!

Hope you had a great time in Cambodia!

CAMBODIA - Angkor

"Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1: Angkor Wat

 

 Thank you so much Johnson for sharing with me this card!

I wish to visit this site one day... =)

Postcard 2: Angkor Thom

Thank you so much Sergey for this beautiful card!

Great UNESCO stamp too! I so much like it!

I hope you had a great time in Cambodia! =)

Postcard 3: Bayon Temple

One of the dozen postcards sent by my good friends Raymond and Shine.

The lovely couple spent their 2012 Christmas vacation in Vietnam and Cambodia.