Angkor
World Heritage site in Cambodia
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:32
Welcome to the magnificent world of Angkor. I am deeply honored to serve as your guide through what is undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated and awe-inspiring ancient cities on the face of the earth. …
Listen in the app2The Western Causeway and Moat of Angkor Wat3:21
Welcome to the majestic western entrance of Angkor Wat. As we stand before this sprawling sandstone causeway, spanning a staggering moat of over six hundred and twenty feet in width, you are looking at much more than a grand…
Listen in the app3Angkor Wat Outer Gallery and Bas-Reliefs2:55
Stepping into the outer gallery of Angkor Wat, you are instantly surrounded by one of the most magnificent artistic achievements in all of Asia. This seemingly endless corridor is wrapped in intricate bas-relief carvings that…
Listen in the app4The Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat2:52
We now approach the heart of the complex, the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat. Rising dramatically into the tropical sky are the five great towers, shaped elegantly like the closed buds of lotus flowers. …
Listen in the app5The South Gate of Angkor Thom2:52
Leaving the grounds of Angkor Wat, we travel just a short distance north to encounter a massive fortification that marks a drastic turning point in Khmer history. You are looking at the imposing South Gate of Angkor Thom, which…
Listen in the app6The Bayon Temple Central Complex2:48
We have arrived at the exact geographical center of the ancient walled city, standing before the gravity-defying citadel known as the Bayon. If Angkor Wat is a masterpiece of classical proportions, the Bayon is a dizzying,…
Listen in the app7The Baphuon Temple Causeway2:53
Just a short walk northwest from the Bayon, we find ourselves stepping onto the magnificent elevated causeway of the Baphuon temple. This grand structure, raised high on rows of stout sandstone pillars, provides a breathtaking…
Listen in the app8The Terrace of the Elephants2:54
We now stand upon the vast royal viewing platform known as the Terrace of the Elephants. Stretching for over three hundred meters and adorned with near life-size carvings of majestic pachyderms, this raised terrace was the focal…
Listen in the app9Ta Prohm Temple Courtyard2:48
Welcome to the mesmerizing courtyard of Ta Prohm. If the previous temples showcased the order and architectural genius of the Khmer Empire, Ta Prohm demonstrates the raw, unbridled power of nature seeking to reclaim it. …
Listen in the app10Closing2:46
As our journey through the awe-inspiring ruins of Angkor draws to a close, it is essential to correct a long standing historical myth. You will often hear Angkor described in books and documentaries as a lost city, famously…
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What is Angkor?
Angkor is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 29 min 41 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4409, 103.8591 |
| Last updated |
