13/09/2023
បុរសម្នាក់កំពុងបររទេះគោកាត់តាមច្រកក្លោងទ្វារអង្គរធំកាលពីដើមឆ្នាំ១៩០០ ។ រូបនេះត្រូវបានថតដោយបារាំងឈ្មោះលោក Pierre Dieulefils (ព្យែរ ឌីយើហ្វ៊ី)...
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Angkor Thom Gate in the Early 1900s
This black and white photo shows the Angkor Thom gate, a monumental gateway that guards the entrance to the ancient city of Angkor Thom in Cambodia, in the early 1900s. The gate was built in the 12th century by the Khmer king Jayavarman VII. It is one of the largest and most impressive gates in the city.
The photo shows the gate surrounded by trees. The trees are much taller than they are today, and the gate looks much smaller in comparison. The photo also shows a small village in the foreground. The village is long gone, but the gate remains standing as a testament to the Khmer civilization.
The photo is a rare glimpse into the past of Angkor Thom. It shows the gate in a state of disrepair, with many of the stones crumbling and overgrown with vegetation. This is due to the fact that Angkor Thom was abandoned in the 15th century and was not rediscovered by Europeans until the late 19th century.
Despite its condition, the photo still captures the beauty and majesty of Angkor Thom gate. It is a reminder of the rich history and culture of Cambodia and the importance of preserving this important cultural heritage.
The photo is also a reminder of the fragility of history. Angkor Thom gate has survived for centuries, but it is still vulnerable to damage from natural disasters and human intervention. We must all do our part to protect this important cultural heritage.
