Reviving Angkor's Royal Palace
The true soul of the kingdom lies in Angkor Thom. At its heart stands Phimeanakas, a 10th-century Hindu temple once the residence of Khmer kings, still revered as the most sacred site in local memory.
Reviving Angkor's Royal Palace
By Miao Xiaojuan
From the 9th to 14th century, the Khmer Empire ruled much of mainland Southeast Asia, carving a monumental capital from the jungle. This ancient wonder, Angkor, spans over 400 square kilometres in today’s Siem Reap, northwest Cambodia.
Not only does this World Heritage Site belong to Cambodia—it is a treasure…
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