Weathered sandstone temple ruins of Angkor-style architecture overgrown with tall trees whose trunks and roots grow over and through the stonework. Carved bas-relief decoration and moss-stained blocks are visible on the walls and towers under bright daylight and a pale sky. No people are present. - Nithyanandapedia

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Weathered sandstone temple ruins of Angkor-style architecture overgrown with tall trees whose trunks and roots grow over and through the stonework. Carved bas-relief decoration and moss-stained blocks are visible on the walls and towers under bright daylight and a pale sky. No people are present.

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July 03 2007

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A photograph of a weathered sandstone temple ruin in an Angkor-style complex, its lichen-covered tower partly overgrown by a massive tree whose buttress roots spread over scattered fallen stones. A carved stone panel with relief decoration sits on the lower wall, and other ruins and trees frame the scene. No people are visible; the setting suggests a temple site visit rather than a ritual.

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Photo of an overgrown ancient stone ruin in dense forest. Thick tree trunks with exposed, twisting roots wrap around and grip stacked dark stone blocks, moss-covered. To the left, a carved stone wall with a decorated balustrade-style window and worn relief carving. Behind, broken masonry lies among green foliage. A wooden walkway runs along the right edge. No people are visible.

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