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PMR-D13105 
 France, Paris, Le Bourget: SP-SYE PZL-Swidnik W-3A Sokol (c/n 370507) of United India Airways Limited at the 41st Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1995. 
 Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, helicopter, rotorcraft

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PMR-D5438 
 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: Shiva Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, a bronze temple ornament from Tamil Nadu, India.. Chola dynasty, 12th century. 
 Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, art, Buddhist
PMR-D4875 
 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. 
 Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4860 
 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. 
 Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D0967 
 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0950 
 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0949 
 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0368 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0367 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0366 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0365 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0361 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR349-12 
 India, Gwalior: view of the cliff on which Gwalior Fort stands, dominating the town below. 
 Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, defence, geology
PMR349-11 
 India, Gwalior: the larger of a pair of Sasbahu Temples, dating from the 9th-11th centuries. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, ancient, masonry, Hindu, Jain
PMR349-10 
 India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR349-08 
 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586.
Here, a local daredevil leaping from the battlements into a 10-foot-deep pool of water. 
 Keywords: stunt man, reckless, foolhardy, overdaring
PMR349-07 
 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. However the Jami Masjid Mosque is in daily use; here, the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti surrounded by marble lattice screens. It has a reputation of helping childless women. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, inlaid marble
PMR349-06 
 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO
PMR349-05 
 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. The five-storey Panch Mahal, reflected in one of the ornamental pools. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO
PMR349-04 
 India, Agra: suburban street scene. 
 Keywords: culture, daily life, typical, tri-shaw, everyday scene
PMR349-03 
 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By evening light. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR349-02 
 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Late afternoon - oblique view. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, light-effects
PMR349-01 
 India, Agra, one of the twin red sandstone mosques which flank the white marble Taj Mahal. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetrical
PMR348-12 
 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR348-11 
 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR348-10 
 India, Agra, Sacred Langur monkey (Semnopithecus entellus), one of a colony at Akbar's tomb. 
 Keywords: wildlife, mammal, animal, ape, fauna, tame
PMR348-09 
 India, Agra, Sikandra: tomb of Moghul Emperor Akbar, completed in 1613. Architecturally a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, it is built with red sandstone inlaid wwith white marble. A Little Egret on the grass in the foreground. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR348-08 
 India, Agra: a bearded, turbanned Sikh, with the temple in the background. 
 Keywords: culture, traditional dress, religion, heritage, colourful
PMR348-07 
 India, Agra: barefoot Sikhs in the temple precinct. 
 Keywords: culture, traditional dress, religion, heritage
PMR348-06 
 India, Agra: Itimad-ud-daulah, the tomb of Persian, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, built 1622-1628 by Nur Jahan, was the first all-marble Moghul building, and the first to use extensive 'pietra dura' inlay work. It is regarded as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal. 
 Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, imposing, culture, symmetry
PMR348-05 
 India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR348-04 
 India, Agra, brightly painted ceremonial arch marking the entrance to the exposition/festival grounds. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, symmetry
PMR348-01 
 India, Agra: the Striped Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) is at home even in the biggest cities, and is sacred to the Hindus. 
 Keywords: wildlife, rodents, fauna, mammals
PMR347-12 
 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO
PMR347-11 
 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing
PMR347-10 
 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO
PMR347-09 
 India, Rajasthan, Bharatpur: Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) in Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. 
 Keywords: birds, waders, ornithology, birding, bird-watching
PMR347-07 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: scene at the camel market. Camels are the principal beasts of burden in this region. 
 Keywords: livestock, trading
PMR347-06 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: the richly decorated Peacock Door and Balcony. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, artistic, ornate
PMR347-05 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Two of the smartly dressed retainers in the background. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR347-04 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR347-03 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Traditional brightly-coloured puppets. 
 Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, costume, dress, dolls, souvenirs
PMR347-02 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Behind the upper facade of the Palace of the Winds, where ladies of the royal household could watch life on the street unobserved. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR347-01 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". View of the main street from the top of the Palace of the Winds. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, panorama, Rotelbus
PMR346-12 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Winds. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR346-11 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Elephant rides. 
 Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, Pachyderm, tourists
PMR346-10 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: a seller of herbs and spices in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace makes an attractive display of his wares. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, trader, stall
PMR346-09 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourist bazaar in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR346-08 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Hall of Victory in the Fortress-Palace makes extensive use of inlaid mother-of-pearl and pieces of mirror glass. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, decoration, ornamentation
PMR346-07 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: carved stone lattice window in the Fortress-Palace based on a honeycomb pattern. 
 Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, filigree
PMR346-06 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: part of the gardens in the Fortress-Palace. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR346-05 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourists are transported up the hill to the Fortress-Palace by elephants, frequently decorated in bright colours. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, tradition, Pachyderm
PMR346-04 
 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Amber Fort overlooks the old city, predecessor of the modern city of Jaipur, which was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1727. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, reflections, palace, fortifications, defence
PMR346-03 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR346-02 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. 
 Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR346-01a 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR346-01 
 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR345-12 
 India, New Delhi: Qutab Minar Complex, fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The victory tower is 73 metres high, has fine carvings on the base, and was started in 1193 after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. On the right is the tomb of Imam Zamim. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city
PMR345-11 
 India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive. 
 Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze
PMR345-10 
 India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive. 
 Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze
PMR345-09 
 India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish
PMR345-08 
 India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish
PMR345-07 
 India, New Delhi: the golden dome of the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Temple, with Sikh family on the busy forecourt. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR345-06 
 India, New Delhi: the large pool with surrounding portico for pre-worship ablutions, adjoining Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Sikh Temple. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, reflections, tradition
PMR345-05 
 India, New Delhi: late afternoon light on the gardens of Humayun's Tomb, with sacred cows among the palm trees. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, park, vegetation
PMR345-04 
 India, New Delhi: tomb of Moghul Emperor Humayan (1530-1556) built by his wife, Haji Begum, is regarded as an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, dome, symmetry
PMR345-03 
 India, New Delhi: a dazzling array of saris (Hindu), salwars with kameez (Sikh) and churidhars (Sikh) worn by visitors to the Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur. 
 Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, traditional, dress
PMR345-02 
 India, New Delhi: Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur, built 1980-86 in the form of a lotus blossom with nine petals. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city, graceful, symmetry
PMR345-01 
 India, New Delhi: snake charmer with cobra. 
 Keywords: capital city, flute, music, snake, tradition, custom
PMR344-12 
 India, New Delhi: Jami Masjid Mosque, built 1644-1658 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan, is the largest mosque in India with a capacity of 25,000 worshippers. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, minarets, domes
PMR344-11 
 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gardens, with rows of columnar Ashoka trees. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, heritage
PMR344-10 
 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: part of the richly carved marble courtyard of the Pearl Mosque. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, domes
PMR344-09 
 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: inlaid semi-precious stones on the pillars of the Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audiences) with the domes of the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the background. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim
PMR344-08 
 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade. 
 Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR132K-23 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR145K-35 
 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Paya, dating from 1215, is based on its namesake in India, and has 465 Buddha figures in its tower niches. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-01 
 Myanmar, Yangon: temple on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, modelled on Mahabodi in India, and showing colourful scenes from Buddha's life. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR132K-36 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-35 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-34 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent). 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-33 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-32 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-31 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-30 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-29 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-28 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-27 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-26 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-25 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-24 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-22 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-21 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-19 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-18 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-17 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-16 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-15 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor). 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-14 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-13 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-12 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-11 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-10 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-09 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-08 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-06 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-05 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-04 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-03 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-01 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR131K-36 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR023K-31 
 Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Porta de Santiago, surmounted by the arms of the Dutch East India Company. 
 Keywords: oldest town in Malaysia
PMR033K-21 
 England, Derbyshire: Grounds of Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. The park, with lake and bridge were also the creation of Robert Adam. 
 Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions
PMR033K-20 
 England, Derbyshire: Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. 
 Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions
PMR672-12 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-11 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-10 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-09 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-08 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-07 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-06 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-05 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting. 
 Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-04 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-03 
 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple. 
 Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

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