Tag: “Wat Phou”

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  1. A grand entrance

    Wat Phou's columned entryway and steep stairs flanked my centuries old frangipani trees make it easy to imagine grand processions from days gone by.

  2. The main sanctuary of Wat Phou

    The main sanctuary of Wat Phou was originally dedicated to Siva, but has been a Buddhist shrine since the 13th century. Holy water from the sacred spring used to be channeled into here to wash the sacred linga.

  3. The Women's Pavilion, Wat Phou

    There are two large sandstone pavilions at the base of Wat Phou, thought to be for segregated worshipping. They date from the 12th century and while they are pretty well intact, their walls are threatening to collapse.

  4. Wat Phou Retrospective

    Upon reaching the upper level of Wat Phou, worshippers and tourists alike are rewarded with magnificent views of the lower pavilions.

  5. Leah, a postcard seller outside Angkor Wat

  6. Cambodians dressed in traditional costume

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