Secrets of Angkor
In conjunction with the July cover story of National Geographic Magazine, get a comprehensive look at Angkor and the new evidence: remains f outlying settlements, at least 74 additional temples and a vital, complex water system.
In its July 2009 issue, the National Geographic magazine will feature Angkor Wat, including a supplemental map depicting the rise and fall of Angkor Wat. The “Secrets of Angkor” will be aired on the National Geographic Channel on July 14 @9pm.
Divining Angkor
By Richard Stone
Angkor’s end is a sobering lesson in the limits of human ingenuity. The Khmer had transformed their world – a monumental investment that would have been excruciating for the kingdom’s rulers to forsake. “Angkor’s hydraulic system was an amazing machine, a wonderful mechanism for regulating the world.” Fletcher says. Its engineers managed to keep the civilization’s signal achievement running for six centuries – until, in the end, a greater force overwhelmed them. View full story>>>
“Angkor’s hydraulic system was an amazing machine, a wonderful mechanism for regulating the world.” Roland Fletcher
Source: National Geographic
June 19th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
The pictures are just amazing!
June 21st, 2009 at 1:57 am
This one is even more amazing:
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/5000/5112/angkor_wat_IKO_2004103_lrg.jpg
June 21st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Wow, it’s so beautiful. Waiting for more pics to come.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Good to hear that and thanks for sharing this information. Wishing you all the best!! UKH
July 1st, 2009 at 11:43 pm
It is nice pictures,,,, old photos
November 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Nice blog. Keep up with the good job.
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