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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANGKOR»
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A history fo the temples and an invaluable companion guide.
Michael Freeman, Claude Jacques, 2009
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The Civilization of
Angkor
""The Civilization of Angkor is remarkable and unique in that it delves into the prehistoric roots of the civilization.
Traces the history and development of one of the largest ancient structures in the world, Angkor Wat.
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Angkor Wat: Time, Space, and Kingship
Despite its impressive exterior, very little was known about Angkor Wat beyond the stories told by it bas-reliefs and the inscriptions chronicling the life of its builder, King Suryavarman II. Now, Eleanor Mannikka's study brings the ...
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Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, from
Angkor Wat ...
An in-depth, historical encyclopedia of Southeast Asia, with coverage from prehistoric times to the end of the 20th century for each country in the region.
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Angkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temple 5th
This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the architectural features.
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Angkor Wat and Siem Reap
Includes trips beyond Siem Reap and the temples to the bamboo forest of Kompson, and to Prek Toal, where some of the world's largest water birds gather.
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World Heritage
Angkor and Beyond: Circumstances and ...
The authors of this book critically describe and analyse the heritage nomination processes in Cambodia, especially in the case of Angkor and the temple of Preah Vihear on the Cambodian/Thai border.
Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin, 2011
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The Mysteries of
Angkor Wat: Exploring Cambodia's Ancient Temple
A guided tour by local children leads the author--and readers--inside an ancient Cambodian temple and around its ruins, where they explore the mysteries of the site and discover a little-known secret. 12,000 first printing.
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Angkor: an illustrated guide to the monuments
This new guide by Jean Laur, former Director of Monuments at the site, explores the history and significance of Angkor in great depth. It is the first scholarly work to review the site of Angkor since the 1940s.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANGKOR»
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Cambodia's Angkor temple earns nearly 31 mln USD from ticket …
PHNOM PENH, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Angkor world heritage site earned a gross revenue of nearly 31 million U.S. dollars from ticket ... «GlobalPost, Jul 15»
Travelling the Mekong in style – a river cruise in Vietnam and …
Wat a view: Angkor Wat (Picture: Dave Monk). A short flight takes us to Cambodia for a visit to Angkor Wat. Damaged by the Khmer Rouge and ... «Metro, Jul 15»
Wondrous place: The Forth Bridge as a UK World Heritage site is …
These range from Angkor Wat and the Acropolis to Great Zimbabwe and the Stone Town of Zanzibar, with the Giant's Causeway, Saltaire, Bath, ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Alamo named first World Heritage Site in Texas after nine-year …
... alongside world treasures such as Stonehenge, the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat. The missions are now the 23rd World Heritage Site in the US ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Champagne industry granted world heritage status by Unesco
... of Burgundy. This puts them on a par with other protected sites such as the Taj Mahal in India and the temple Angkor Wat in Cambodia. «City A.M., Jul 15»
Botanic Gardens crowned Singapore's 1st UNESCO World Heritage …
It joins the likes of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Cambodia's Angkor and the Great Wall of China on the prestigious list. While there are more ... «TTG Asia, Jul 15»
FEATURE-Cambodia faces uphill struggle to reform its orphanages
PHNOM PENH, July 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A visit to the temples of Angkor Wat, followed by a stop at an orphanage, are part of the ... «Thomson Reuters Foundation, Jul 15»
Work stymied on India's 'imitation' Angkor Wat
Construction in India on the world's biggest Hindu temple complex has been delayed in response to Cambodian government complaints that ... «The Phnom Penh Post, Jul 15»
Everyday Life at Angkor Wat Investigated
Angkor Wat Residence PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA—A team led by University of Sydney archaeologist Alison Carter is excavating the site of ... «Archaeology, Jul 15»
'Angkor's Children' Director Stresses the Arts in Recovering Cambodia
'Angkor's Children' is a film about Cambodia's cultural and artistic renaissance told through the voices of three young Cambodian women. «VOA Khmer, Jun 15»
