Angkor Wat

and surrounding areas

a series of photographs by Lee van Laer

  Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat is one of the world's largest temple complexes. The surrounding area has many thousands of related structures, representing one of the most densely populated lost civilizations in the world.  Having left few written records, and few reports from outside societies about their activities or culture, it has been left to later civilizations to interpret what they can from the ruins.

   The intention of this web site is to introduce readers to a visual impression of the area. Links are provided for those who want to read about it in more detail.

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A smaller structure at the back of the Angkor complex.

Examples of the stonework here

Naga Imagery

The shady areas are a welcome relief as the sun gets more intense.

An Apsara

A finely carved door jamb

In a poor country, things that want to fall down get propped up using any means possible.

Prasat Kavan, from the back side

Temple interior, Prasat Kravan

Detail of temple interior

Praying figure, Prasat Kravan

Sanskrit insctription, Prasat Kravan

view between two structures

Vishnu carried by Garuda, Prasat Kravan

A typically ornate lintel

The central tower