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The National Park Phnom Kulen (Phnom Kulen) is located in the southern mountains of Dangrek 50 kilometers from Siem Ripa, and because of it's remoteness', few tourists visit. Phnom Kulen is a picturesque and quiet area with exceptional nature, where many centuries ago, it was built with sandstone used in the construction of Angkor. In Khmer Phnom Kulen is considered a sacred place, they believe it is here that originated Khmer civilization.

In Phnom Kuletne also features a waterfall and small river with 1000 lingams, where for centuries they worshiped Shiva. In 1000 the river channel carved lingams, which hides just 5 inches of water and is an unforgettable combination of natural beauty and religious stone carvings.

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Bayon is one of the most beautiful and most mysterious of the temples of Angkor. It was built in 13 century for the King Jayavarman VII, is at the center of its capital, Angkor Thom. The most distinctive feature of all the other temples is a lot of smiling faces on the towers, which rise up to its central peak. Bayon also has two sets of bas-reliefs, which give the unusual combination of mythological, historical and mundane events. Bayon is even called the most vivid expression of baroque style in comparison with the classical style of Angkor Wat.

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Ankorsky National Museum (Angkor National Museum) will tell you about the history of Angkor, as well as the Khmer culture and architecture. These things became one of the few wonders of the world that still affect humans through many centuries, and have a tremendous impact on modern society in Cambodia. Ankorsky National Museum boasts exhibits and the use of multimedia technologies, have the opportunity to provide visitors a complete history of painting from the golden era of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Through the use of interactive exhibits, visitors are more deeply rooted in the understanding of the customs, traditions and beliefs of the ancient empire. A visit to the museum will be of interest not only to people who have good knowledge of the ancient Khmer civilization, but also visitors who have experienced this for the first time. At the entrance you can take a map that will help you more confidently navigate through the museum, and easily find your exhibits. To have a more profound and accurate information about the exhibit can use the services of the audio guide, available in Khmer, English, German, Korean, Japanese, French, Chinese and Thai.

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