Angkor - cambodia`s wondrous khmer temples

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Een reisgids van Odyssey over Cambodja. Deze reisgids bestel je het goedkoopst bij De Zwerver.

Prachtig geïllustreerd boek met achtergrond informatie over de Khmer geschiedenis, geloof en legenden verbeeldt op de tempels en beschrijvingen van architectonische details. Engelstalig.

The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor cover an area of over 77 square miles in northwest Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries, the classic period of Khmer art, are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe...

This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the architectural features. This detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites includes detailed maps and plans, plus information about four newly opened temple complexes accessible by helicopter!