In the mere heart of cambodian jungle lies s a treasure beyond any traveller's imagination.
The ruins of a grand civilization founded in early XIXth century were forsaken for hundred of years until a French explorer accidentally stumbled upon them on an excursion of an utterly different purpose. I can only imagine his shock. What he found were the remains of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat.
Some places just hit you so hard you know you will remember them for the rest of your life. This was one a kind experience I've had in Kampong Phluk, Cambodia. It makes you reconsider all of your first-world problems and become a little more humble about yourself, and this might sound pompous but I can assure you that it's true.
Bangkok wasn't always the most important city of the Thai region. Ayutthaya, about 80km north from there, was the capital of the former Kingdom of Siam from 1350 to 1767. It was a large and crucial trading point as it lies between China, India and the Malay Archipelago. For a period of time it was the largest city in the world until the Burmese raided Siam and almost entirely burned Ayutthaya to the ground. All the libraries, houses and some of the temples were destroyed, which is a big pity because the kingdom was very prosperous and advanced at this time.
Today a few ruins still remain on site. By "a few" a mean a complex of about 9 temples, all open for public sightseeing.
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