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Thom: Large temple-mountain in Angkor Thom. Recently reopened after an
extensive and troubled restoration. The project began in the early 1970s
with archaeologists dismantling much it, but abandoned in 1975 due the
war. The records were lost during the war years, leaving an enormous
jigsaw puzzle of rock. The restoration restarted in the 1990s and the
temple finally reopened in 2011. Note the unique animal carvings at the
walkway entrance. Similar carvings are visible on West Mebon. Also note
the impressively large reclining Buddha on the west side, which was
added to the temple in the 16th century. |
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