Constructed in the late twelfth century, Angkor Thom, which alludes to ‘Great City’ in the local dialect, is a beautiful and sacred ancient city that used to be home to an old Cambodian civilization.

Constructed as the capital of Jayavarman VII’s empire, this city was his love and was undoubtedly an elaborate expression of the kingdom’s creativity and genius. Acting as the last capital of the Khmer empire, the Angkor Thom is dotted with temples and even a former Royal Palace. The most notable temple in the premises of the Angkor Thom is definitely the Bayon temple, with its intricately carved engravings and designs into the stony walls lending the temple to a spectacular sight and marking it as a significant cultural heritage spot.

Abandoned in the 16th century, Angkor Thom was said to be as fantastic as Plato’s Atlantis. Today, this ancient city though in ruin, is still considered a majestic architectural feat and an incredible place wherein one can feel the life of a once-great city still coursing through its ancient structure. Angkor Thom is not just a place for the history lover - it is a place where everyone can marvel at the beauty of this once-marvellous city and where one can be awed by the unforgiving ravaging of time.